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Professor Charlie's world tour
2020
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- 180–240 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
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Professor Charlie's world tour is a board game released in 2020 for 1–6 players, 180–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
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About the game
Professor Charlie's world tour The game in 24 episodes - playable in one evening or 24 days. In the mailbox of Professor Charlie's well-known tinkerer's workshop, you will find 24 enigmatic letters that will arouse your curiosity. No trace of Professor Charlie. You go on a long puzzle journey - directly on the trail of the crazy professor. Can you solve all the puzzles and follow his itinerary? Are you trustworthy and smart enough to find out about Professor Charlie's secret discovery? The puzzle game in 24 episodes can be played in one go or on 24 days, i.e. also as an advent calendar. If you solve a puzzle every day, you will need between 5 and 15 minutes. If you play the game in one piece, you should plan around 3-4 hours. Professor Charlie Reise um die WeltDas Spiel in 24 Episoden – spielbar an einem Abend oder 24 Tagen. Im Briefkasten der stadtbekannten Tüftlerwerkstatt von Professor Charlie findet ihr 24 rätselhafte Briefe, die eure Neugierde wecken. Von Professor Charlie keine Spur. Ihr macht euch auf eine lange Rätselreise – direkt auf den Spuren des verrückten Professors. Könnt ihr alle Rätsel lösen und seiner Reiseroute folgen? Seid ihr vertrauenswürdig und smart genug, um von Professor Charlies geheimer Entdeckung zu erfahren? Das Rätselspiel in 24 Episoden lässt sich am Stück oder an 24 Tagen, also auch als Adventskalender, spielen. Löst ihr jeden Tag ein Rätsel, benötigt ihr dafür zwischen 5 und 15 Minuten. Spielt ihr das Spiel an einem Stück, solltet ihr ca. 3-4 Stunden Zeit einplanen. Languages: German: Professor Charlies Reise um die Welt English: Professor Charlie's world tour - available in Great Britain, United States of America, Canada, Australia
Editions
- Professor Charlie's world tourenHidden Industries GmbH2021
- L'Incroyable Tour du Monde du Pr Charlie: Calendrier de l'Avent des ÉnigmesfrHidden Industries GmbH2025
- Hidden Games: El Profesor Santiago da la vuelta al mundo. Calendario de Adviento Enigmas y Misterios.esHidden Industries GmbH2025
- Hidden Games: Il giro del mondo del Professor LeonardoitMS Edizioni2024
- Hidden Games: Professor Charlies Reise um die WeltdeHidden Industries GmbH2020
Categories
Publishers
- MS Edizioni
- Hidden Industries GmbH
Questions and answers
Professor Charlie's world tour 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 Professor Charlie's world tour is 180–240 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 Professor Charlie's world tour 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.
Professor Charlie's world tour 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.
Professor Charlie's world tour belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Travel. 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 Professor Charlie's world tour 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.