- BGG rank
- BGG #2,503
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Hidden Games Crime Scene: The New Haven Case
2019
Rules assistance for Hidden Games Crime Scene: The New Haven Case
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 90–180 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Hidden Games Crime Scene: The New Haven Case
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Hidden Games Crime Scene: The New Haven Case is a board game released in 2019 for 1–6 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
About the game
The villagers of New Haven need your help! A mysterious death at a folk festival causes trouble. The death was dismissed by the police as natural and you are commissioned by an unknown person to investigate the case more closely. But who is the unknown client? And is it really a natural death? One thing is clear: this calls for true pros. To find the murderer, 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: Der Fall Klein-Borstelheim British: The Case of Little Gomersal American: The New Haven Case Spanish: El crimen de Quintana de la Matanza Netherlands: De Case Klein-Apelroos French: L'affaire Bourg-le-Petit Italian: Il caso di Villasetia Canadian: The Maplebrook Case Australian: The Barridale Case Portuguese: O caso de Pedralva Pequena Swedish: Fallet Karleborg Polish: Sprawa ze Szczecin Małych Mexican: El caso de San Pedro el Chico Brazilian: O caso de Pedra Pequena (coming soon)
Categories
Publishers
- ToyRock Oy (TRG Games)
- PYTHAGORAS
- Hidden Industries GmbH
- MAGICBOX GAMES
Questions and answers
Hidden Games Crime Scene: The New Haven Case 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 New Haven Case is 90–180 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 New Haven Case 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 New Haven Case has a complexity rating of 2.4 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 New Haven Case 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 New Haven Case 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.