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Detective Stories: Case 3 – Still Lake
2019
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- 90–270 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Detective Stories: Case 3 – Still Lake
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Detective Stories: Case 3 – Still Lake is a board game released in 2019 for 1–6 players, 90–270 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Stillsee is a detective game in which you get a set of evidence and need to decide who is the criminal. You get a set of physical objects in combination with digital parts and use them for the investigation. At the end of the process, players need to enter the name of the criminal and it will be validated if it's correct. It's also possible to get hints that will help you find the right solution. The game can played in a co-operative mode as well as in a competitive mode with players split into teams and competing to see who will find the criminal first. The game is designed as a realistic criminal case and requires investigations similar to those carried out by the Criminal Police in real life. ••• Ein Fußballspieler aus Russland, der unter merkwürdigen Umständen nach Deutschland gekommen ist, wird tot in einem See gefunden. War es ein Unfall? Oder wurde er ermordet? Das Spiel ist als realistischer Kriminalfall ausgedacht und erfordert Untersuchungen ähnlich denen, die von der Kriminalpolizei im wirklichen Leben durchgeführt werden.
Editions
- Detective Stories: Case 3 – Still LakeeniDventure2020
- Scène de crime 3: En Eaux TroublesfrOrigames2023
- Detective Stories: Fall 3 – StillseedeiDventure2019
Categories
Mechanics
Publishers
- Origames
- iDventure
Questions and answers
Detective Stories: Case 3 – Still Lake supports 1–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Detective Stories: Case 3 – Still Lake is 90–270 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Detective Stories: Case 3 – Still Lake for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Detective Stories: Case 3 – Still Lake has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Detective Stories: Case 3 – Still Lake belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Detective Stories: Case 3 – Still Lake as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.