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Tatort Titanic
1987
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Tatort Titanic is a board game released in 1987 for 3–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Werner Fuchs and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
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About the game
A "Clue"-like game. Within 25 turns find as many clues as possible, to make a deduction of the suspect, his motive, murder weapon, place of murder and time of murder. To begin the game, one each of these cards are secretly placed in a closed envelope. Every player plays one of the 6 detectives who happen to be aboard Titanic. Each player also has one of six different random special qualities. After the murder there are 25 hours left before the ship sinks, so you are in a hurry to solve the mystery. If none has found all the clues after 25 turns, the player with most correct clues is the winner. You collect clues either through visiting the different rooms and collecting "clue cards" or questioning (=draw a card, which he has found) one of the other detectives, which you happen to stumble upon.
Editions
- Titanic ThrillerSelecta Spel en Hobby1987
- TitanicfrSchmidt International1987
- Tatort TitanicdeSchmidt Spiele1987
- Brottsplats TitanicKärnan
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Designers
Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
- Kärnan
- Selecta Spel en Hobby
- Schmidt International
Questions and answers
Tatort Titanic supports 3–6 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 Tatort Titanic is 60 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 Tatort Titanic 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.
Tatort Titanic has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Tatort Titanic belongs to these categories: Deduction and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Tatort Titanic are: Werner Fuchs. 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 Tatort Titanic 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.