
- BGG rank
- BGG #304
- BGG rating
- 7.4
MicroMacro: Crime City
- 1–4 players
- 15–45 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2020

2020
Rules assistance for Hidden Games Crime Scene: The Midnight Crown
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Hidden Games Crime Scene: The Midnight Crown is a board game released in 2020 for 1–6 players, 90–150 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
The Museum of Great Falls* needs your help! The famous Midnight Crown, an heirloom of a rich aristocratic family, was stolen from a museum in "Great Falls"* during the Long Night of Museums and a mysterious something was left behind. A construct of intrigue and secrets is knitted around a supposedly simple burglary. Be there live to support the Inspector a second time and catch those responsible in the act. Throw yourself headlong into an exciting crime case and find your way to the solution using multimedia. The village also has a few skeletons in its cupboard... One thing is clear: this calls for true pros. To find the culprit, you will need to examine all the documents carefully, study the fingerprints, check the alibis and do some research. A real detective will follow any scent to uncover the mystery. Can you think creatively enough? No limits are imposed on your creativity during your investigations. As a team, you will need to analyse letters, interpret the police interviews of various suspects, make telephone calls and even do some research on the Internet. Your approach to finding a solution is guaranteed to be multidimensional. Study the fingerprints, collect all the information on your large poster, discuss the alibis and motives. For your research during the investigation, you will need internet access and a phone with which you can receive text messages. It is also helpful (but not absolutely necessary) if you have a laptop or tablet at hand. Mobile phones are also allowed! You should allow approx. 1.5-3 hours for the murder mystery game. However, you can also put it aside one evening and continue the next day. You will all work together in a team, rather than playing against one another. The game is suitable for people aged 14 and over. It is too complex for a group of younger children. In a family, however, younger children can also make a contribution and assist with the detective work. Languages This game is available in: German: Das Diadem der Madonna British: The Midnight Crown American: The Midnight Crown French: Le Diadème d’Amaryllis Italian: Il Diadema di Mezzanotte Dutch: De Diadeem van de Madonna Spanish: La Diadema Escarlata Canadian: The Midnight Crown (coming soon) Australian: The Midnight Crown (coming soon)
Hidden Games Crime Scene: The Midnight Crown 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 Hidden Games Crime Scene: The Midnight Crown is 90–150 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 Hidden Games Crime Scene: The Midnight Crown for ages 14 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.
Hidden Games Crime Scene: The Midnight Crown 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.
Hidden Games Crime Scene: The Midnight Crown belongs to these categories: Deduction and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign 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 Hidden Games Crime Scene: The Midnight Crown 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.