
- BGG rank
- BGG #414
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Awkward Guests: The Walton Case
- 1–8 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2016

2006
Rules assistance for Kreuzverhör: Krimi-Kartenspiel für zwei "Ermittler"
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Kreuzverhör: Krimi-Kartenspiel für zwei "Ermittler" is a board game released in 2006 for 2 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Sonja Klein and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Deduction.
Here is a description of the game from Die Pöppelkiste: The game Kreuzverhor (Cross Examination) is a deduction game – one of a relative few in the genre. The game’s object is to find the right combination of criminal, crime scene, crime and tool. To do this, players alternately play out combinations and find out how many of them are correct (but without finding out which ones are correct). They can then play an action card that lets them get additional information. These action cards can be neutralized using defense cards. The first player to deduce the right combination and lay it out wins. The game sounds a little like Mastermind, but with the extra cards that can provide more information.
Kreuzverhör: Krimi-Kartenspiel für zwei "Ermittler" supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Kreuzverhör: Krimi-Kartenspiel für zwei "Ermittler" is 40 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 Kreuzverhör: Krimi-Kartenspiel für zwei "Ermittler" for ages 12 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.
Kreuzverhör: Krimi-Kartenspiel für zwei "Ermittler" has a complexity rating of 1.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Kreuzverhör: Krimi-Kartenspiel für zwei "Ermittler" belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Deduction. 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 credited designers of Kreuzverhör: Krimi-Kartenspiel für zwei "Ermittler" are: Sonja Klein. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Kreuzverhör: Krimi-Kartenspiel für zwei "Ermittler" 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.