Chronicles of Crime: 1900

Chronicles of Crime: 1900

AdventureDeductionMurder / MysteryPuzzle
Players
1-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
2 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
90 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
12+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.9 / 5
Year
2021

About the game

Chronicles of Crime: 1900 casts players as journalist-detective Victor Lavel investigating murders, kidnappings, and robberies across Belle Époque Paris. Using the series' signature app-assisted system, players collect evidence, interrogate suspects, and solve escape-room-style puzzles woven into each scenario, from cracking safe combinations to deciphering encrypted messages. Part of the Millennium Series, it's a standalone entry with narrative threads connecting to companion games set in 1400 and 2400. Cooperative play and hint options make it approachable even when a puzzle has you stumped.

Hobbli's Notes

The Chronicles of Crime app-driven system remains one of the most immersive ways to tell a mystery story at the table, and the 1900 setting's Belle Époque flavor is a delightful change of scenery. The blended escape-room puzzles add variety beyond straightforward deduction. A must-try for mystery game fans, especially those who enjoyed earlier entries in the series.

What we like

  • Immersive app-assisted storytelling brings each mystery to life.
  • Escape-room-style puzzles add welcome variety to deduction gameplay.
  • Standalone game with connecting narrative threads across the series.
  • Cooperative structure with built-in hints keeps groups from getting stuck.

Keep in mind

  • Requires a companion app and device to play.
  • Scenarios are one-time experiences, limiting long-term replayability.
  • Puzzle difficulty can vary and frustrate less experienced deduction players.

Who it's for

Mystery and deduction fans who enjoy app-assisted cooperative storytelling; best for 1-4 players, ages 12 and up, in about 90 minutes.

Mechanics

Cooperative GameScenario / Mission / Campaign GameStorytellingVariable Player Powers

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