
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,890
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Unsolved Case Files: Jamie Banks
- 1–4 players
- 120–360 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2019

2020
Rules assistance for Unsolved Case Files: Harmony Ashcroft
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Unsolved Case Files: Harmony Ashcroft is a board game released in 2020 for 1–8 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by John Carroll and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Solo / Solitaire Game.
Be a real detective in Unsolved Case Files: Case 1 Harmony Ashcroft as you find clues and evidence in the case file to solve three objectives that lead you to convict the killer! Specially-designed online answer keys check whether you have found the correct evidence to solve each objective. Includes realistic themed elements, including newspaper clippings, crime scene photographs, and much more! The unique play pattern allows for solo play, or a crime-solving game party! —description from the publisher
Unsolved Case Files: Harmony Ashcroft supports 1–8 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 Unsolved Case Files: Harmony Ashcroft is 30–120 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 Unsolved Case Files: Harmony Ashcroft 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.
Unsolved Case Files: Harmony Ashcroft has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Unsolved Case Files: Harmony Ashcroft belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Solo / Solitaire 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 Unsolved Case Files: Harmony Ashcroft are: John Carroll. 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 Unsolved Case Files: Harmony Ashcroft 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.