Suspects: Claire Harper Takes the Stage
- Players
- 1-6
- 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.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.8 / 5
- Year
- 2021
About the game
Part of the streamlined Suspects investigation series inspired by classic detective fiction, this entry follows 1920s Oxford graduate Claire Harper as she solves three mysteries spanning grand manor houses, shady theaters, and even Egypt. Players cooperatively examine clues, question suspects, and piece together deductions using simple, elegant rules inspired by Agatha Christie-style storytelling. It is designed for both solo play and small groups, with an emphasis on narrative immersion over complex mechanics. A great pick for fans of atmospheric, story-driven mystery games.
Hobbli's Notes
The Suspects series has earned a strong reputation for delivering satisfying, well-written mysteries without the fiddly rules overhead of some deduction games. Claire Harper is an engaging protagonist, and the shift between settings across the three included cases keeps things varied. It works equally well solo or with a small group, which is a real strength for a deduction game. Fans of Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective-style games should feel right at home.
What we like
- Elegant, low-overhead deduction mechanics focused on story.
- Engaging protagonist and varied settings across three mysteries.
- Works equally well solo or with a group.
- Approachable for newcomers to deduction games.
Keep in mind
- Limited replayability once the mysteries are solved.
- Lighter mechanical depth compared to heavier deduction games.
Who it's for
Great for mystery and deduction fans (10+) who enjoy story-driven cooperative or solo investigation games, in groups of 1-6.
