Chronicles of Crime, Cooperative Detective Board Game with App (Lucky Duck Games)
✓ Product data checked October 29, 2026
Chronicles of Crime from Lucky Duck Games is a cooperative investigation: the group shares one case, scans location, character and item cards with a free smartphone app, and decides whom to question and where to search next. Each move costs time on the in-game clock, so the table has to agree before arresting a suspect. The box holds several scenarios played with the same components. Rated 4.5 across more than 1,600 reviews at around $28, it suits friends or a family who like true-crime stories and want a game night where everyone works on the same side.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : A teen or a group of friends who like detective shows, true crime or puzzle video games
Best occasion : Birthday, Christmas, a sleepover or a family game night
Why it works : The app does the bookkeeping that slows most detective games down, so the box comes out on the first evening: someone scans a card, the group argues over a lead, and the clock keeps ticking until they name a suspect.
Avoid if : Nobody wants a phone at the table, or the group prefers light party games to a full investigation.
For
Teen Boys, Teen Girls, Friend, Him, Her
Budget
$$ — Affordable
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a phone to play?
Yes. The cards are scanned with a free smartphone app, which runs the investigation, so keep one charged phone or tablet at the table.
Is it cooperative or competitive?
Cooperative: all players work together on the same case and win or lose as a group.
How many cases are included?
The listing says the box holds multiple scenarios played with the same components; it does not give an exact number.
Is this the same game as the French edition?
It is the English edition published by Lucky Duck Games and sold on Amazon.com.
