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Suspects: Tödliche Spuren
2022
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- 1–5 players
- 90–150 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 1 player
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Suspects: Tödliche Spuren is a board game released in 2022 for 1–5 players, 90–150 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Guillaume Montiage and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
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About the game
What happened at the Allister's manor? Who murdered the young Mary Higgings? Who is behind her husband's disapperance? This case in the Scottish Highlands must be solved hand in hand with Private Eye Claire Harper. Someone must have noticed something at this crime scene! 1 - 5 ages 12 + players work together, questioning family and staff - everyone is a suspect! Card by card they get closer to solving the Allister's family secret. Simple rules and an exquisite setting for a perfect game night! A detective game with simple rules. Gather clues, interrogate suspects, or investigate the crime scene - work together and solve the case. For 1-5 detective fans age 12+. The material stays intact, so that the game can be passed on to another game group. —description from the publisher (translated) Was ist in der Villa Allister geschehen? Wer hat die junge Mary Higgins ermordet? Wer steckt hinter dem seltsamen Verschwinden ihres Ehemannes? Dieser Fall muss gemeinsam mit Detektivin Claire Harper in den schottischen Highlands gelöst werden. Irgendjemand muss etwas an diesem Tatort mitbekommen haben. Die 1–5 Spielerinnen und Spieler ermitteln gemeinsam, befragen Familienangehörige, Hausangestellte – sie alle sind Verdächtige. Karte für Karte kommen sie in diesem Detektivspiel den Familiengeheimnissen der Familie Allister näher. Einfache Regeln und tolles Setting für einen Spieleabend: diesen Fall lösen alle gemeinsam! Ein Detektivspiel mit einfachen Regeln. Hinweise sammeln, Verdächtige befragen oder den Tatort untersuchen – gemeinsam ermitteln und den Fall lösen. Für 1-5 Krimi-Fans ab 12 Jahren. Die Suspects-Fälle erlebt ihr als einmaliges Krimispiel-Erlebnis. Das Spielmaterial bleibt jedoch intakt, sodass ihr die Spiele weitergeben könnt. —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
Suspects: Tödliche Spuren supports 1–5 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: Tödliche Spuren 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 Suspects: Tödliche Spuren 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.
Suspects: Tödliche Spuren has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Suspects: Tödliche Spuren belongs to these categories: Card Game and Deduction. Its main mechanics are 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: Tödliche Spuren 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: Tödliche Spuren 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.