
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,696
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Suspects: Claire Harper Takes the Stage
- 1–6 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2021

2023
Rules assistance for Suspects: Adele and Neville, Investigative Reporters
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Suspects: Adele and Neville, Investigative Reporters is a board game released in 2023 for 1–6 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Guillaume Montiage and its main mechanics are Deduction, Storytelling, and Cooperative Game.
In Suspects: Adele and Neville, Investigative Reporters, the third chapter of the Suspects line, players embody Adele and Neville, a pair of investigative reporters tasked with solving intriguing murder mysteries. A match made in heaven on the scene of the crime and in their personal lives, Adele and Neville met in New York, studying journalism at Columbia University. While Adele is passionate about capturing moments in photos, Neville prides himself on writing ever more impactful articles. In the heart of the 1960s, this couple travels around the world to document the events of their time...and solve the mysteries they encounter. United in the face of mysteries and crimes, investigative reporters Adele and Neville have only one credo: publish the truth! In each chapter of Suspects, you read clue cards to progress through the plot like a book, discuss and reason amongst yourselves, and form hypotheses. Your goal is to score the most points when you answer the questions about the case. The "faster" you answer (i.e. having drawn and read as few clue cards as possible), the more points you score.
Suspects: Adele and Neville, Investigative Reporters 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 Suspects: Adele and Neville, Investigative Reporters is 60–90 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 Suspects: Adele and Neville, Investigative Reporters for ages 10 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.
Suspects: Adele and Neville, Investigative Reporters has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Suspects: Adele and Neville, Investigative Reporters belongs to these categories: Deduction and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Storytelling, 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 credited designers of Suspects: Adele and Neville, Investigative Reporters are: Guillaume Montiage. 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 Suspects: Adele and Neville, Investigative Reporters 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.