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The Suitcase Detectives

Players

2-4

Time

?-?

Age

5+

Weight

1.5

Rating

6.09

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.9

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 2.5

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

The Suitcase Detectives has a moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth. Players frequently need to pay attention to each other's actions and make strategic decisions that indirectly affect others. While there is some level of cooperation required, it is not a major emphasis in the game. Overall, the game offers a good balance of player interaction.

Replay value

The Suitcase Detectives has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and adaptability to different player counts. The game offers fresh experiences each time it is played, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, further enhancing the replay value. The game's player interaction score is average, and it is relatively easy to learn with a moderate depth of gameplay.

Luck profile

The Suitcase Detectives has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a balanced role.

Overview

From the rulebook: Percy Pilferer is around town. The notorious pickpocket is painting the town red and has not yet been caught in the act. Bingo! He strikes again. What has he stolen this time? At this point the suitcase detectives are called in, up until now they have always managed to resolve every case; but now they need your help. Can you recognize which objects the pickpocket has stolen from the suitcase?

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Credits

Designers

1
Guido Hoffmann

Artists

1
Guido Hoffmann

Publishers

1
HABA

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