
2017 · Deduction
Small Detectives
Players investigate a murder in a quiet suburban town, collecting clues to identify the culprit, the weapon, and other case details. Each round presents new evidence and limited information, and players deduce answers by asking questions, making accusations, and narrowing possibilities. The game plays quickly and focuses on logical deduction and information management rather than complex rules. Sessions are light and fast-paced, suitable for casual groups who enjoy puzzle-solving and cooperative competition to be the first to solve the case.
- Players
- 2–5 best 4
- Playing time
- 15–30 min
- Age
- 8+
- Complexity
- 1 / 5
About the game
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Full stats in Ludoya- 18
- Plays logged
- 12
- Players
- 12m 28s
- Average play
- 7
- In collections
6.0/10
from 2 Ludoya reviews
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