
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,614
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Unsolved Case Files: Harmony Ashcroft
- 1–8 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2020

2019
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Unsolved Case Files: Jamie Banks is a board game released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 120–360 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by John Carroll and its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
NOVEMBER 11, 1994: The quiet Massachusetts town of Verona was rocked by the apparent suicide of a local 18 year-old high school student. Police ruled the death a suicide but Jamie Banks did not commit suicide. She was murdered! Your job is to unravel the mystery of what happened on that morning of November 20, 1992 by reviewing the evidence in the investigator's original case file. The file includes articles, photos, witness statements, mugshots, suspect interrogations and more. To crack the case, you must solve 3 objectives by answering questions on the game's website. After each objective is completed, you will be able to open a bonus envelope containing extra evidence. The games in the Unsolved Case Files series are cooperative games and can be played by individuals, couples or larger groups.
Unsolved Case Files: Jamie Banks supports 1–4 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: Jamie Banks is 120–360 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: Jamie Banks 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: Jamie Banks 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: Jamie Banks belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Deduction, 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: Jamie Banks 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: Jamie Banks 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.