Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game - How To Play

[@SlowDaddie]

This dude is like the Bob Ross of board games

[@WatchItPlayed]

:)

[@tvdavis]

True. True.

[@pevsfreedom]

Best compliment I've ever heard

[@christianferloni2323]

Super Canadian Bob Ross

[@nakorbluerider]

I have to say, the idea of giving the players permission to look up info on the internet about various real-world topics and people related to the in-game case is a really nice touch. I also appreciate the idea of a game that's legacy-like, in that it's really designed to be played through once from start to finish, but doesn't actually destroy or ruin anything in the box preventing it from being played again should someone wish to do so.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking out the video! I'm happy that I could give you a peek inside the box.

[@SuperWolfkin]

sooo... scenario-like. I think if it's nothing is having permanent effect it's not really legacy. That said I do like what I see too (I *like* scenario games) and disagreeing about terms doesn't mean we can't enjoy the same game. Cheers.

[@seanhill8949]

I have to agree, Rodney is always in a great mood, always positive and that makes these videos even more enjoyable to watch

[@WatchItPlayed]

So nice of you to say Sean!

[@FrankMinogue]

As a frustrated detective, this is definitely going into the game collection!!!!!!

[@FrankMinogue]

Looks really, really cool

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@FrankMinogue]

Watch It Played always watch your videos. They are great

[@Traumtheater0]

It is worth noting that unlike many other Games from Portal and Ignacy, the rules are really super simple!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Definitely a shorter and more concise rulebook than a few of the others.

[@PL-vq7tv]

WOW....game looks outstanding. The run through was great!! Thanks!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome PL, thanks for checking it out!

[@TomMannCenturia]

Really don't know why these videos always pick up 6 or 7 thumbs down straight away. They're just really good, clear, play throughs and rules explanations and I only wish the channel covered all the games I own! Really nothing I can see that would merit a thumbs down. Ah well, that's the internet I suppose. All the best.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I've always been kind of curious as well! Thanks for all the kinds words though!

TomMannCenturia That’s how the internet works. :(

[@TheRmm1976]

I think this is a reflection on the game, not the instructional video. Rodney's videos are all fantastic... But a game like this, which in my opinion has some bland aesthetics and complexity, may lure down votes.

[@chillbocamron]

I say KZbin simply removes the 'Thumbs Down' button, period. If it doesn't get many 'Likes' then I guess it just isn't 'Liked'. But, to give the world the power of the 'RED BUTTON', they're just going to bash vids for no reason at all. Let's go, KZbin!

[@johnnyli4702]

got the game yesterday, now I'm super excited

[@WatchItPlayed]

Best of luck in your first case!

[@BrianWLenz]

Ignacy will be teaching Detective at GrandCon Gaming Convention. We are very excited for this game. Thank you for the wonderful play through instruction, Rodney!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're welcome! Always glad to help!

[@seahawk8601]

perfection as always!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks so much Rob!

[@peteshirey9816]

Just got my copy in this week! excited to play!!

[@seahawk8601]

how can you play with that shark hat on?

[@peteshirey9816]

Rob's Tabletop World it has a vent near the mouth I can see thru! I could also fit an iPad inside to do the online investigation!!

[@seahawk8601]

for some sick reason I believe that!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope it all runs swimmingly for you!

[@peteshirey9816]

I will take a BITE out of Crime!

[@famor9]

Thank you for your awesome videos, your advices and explanations are always on point. Because of it, I will never have to read another rule booklet! Keep up the good work!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you Felix, glad you’re enjoying!

[@MrMultiPat]

This looks really interesting. I'll have to show your video to my group of friends and see if they'd want to play it.

[@WatchItPlayed]

If they show an interest, I hope you have a great time playing - either way I hope the video is helpful.

[@citruunaw7862]

You are just amazing, thanks once more! Just realized you're the only person in the world who doesn't have Rodney to help explaining game rules when picking up new games, but for the rest of us you're a big timesaver

[@WatchItPlayed]

Ha! Well, I'm very glad to be able to help in this way where I can :)

[@WynneL]

My partner and I are playing through this game right now, and it's amazing!

[@WatchItPlayed]

So glad you're enjoying!

[@lastcall2011]

As always, a perfectly structured and very well explained walkthrough of the game. Thank you for this, Sir! ;)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@danewiskow4198]

Just got the game today! Really excited to play! I was worried about the replay value since it has 5 cases, but each case has more than one path to solve and hopefully more cases will be published. Great addition to my collection of mystery games, along with Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a wonderful time with it Dane!

[@damienleigh9943]

Good to see you Rodney. Its been a while but im keen to play this.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Glad I could help you get an early look at it!

[@PompeyLegend2009]

Should I invest in a cork board, drawing pins, post it notes and red string when playing this game?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes!

[@moramento22]

Very interesting that the game uses modern technology in the game

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for checking out the video Patryk!

[@moramento22]

Watch It Played You're welcome! I really your explanations of all of the games, it really helps!

[@Overlordsen]

In a world where boardgames are dying due to videogames i do find this aspect very lame!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Then you'll be pleased to hear that the board game industry has been growing for the past several years - so not dying at all. Exploding, actually. Hobby board games alone with up 22% in 2016, and cards and collectibles were up similar amounts. Europe is reporting similar numbers. That said, of course individuals will have to decide what they do or don't like in their games, I just thought you'd be happy to hear that the hobby is actually doing really well, even in this digital age.

[@Overlordsen]

That is not new for me. Im a boardgame author and passionate Boardgameplayer since more than 30 years with a big boardgamecollection and im following many streamer like you for a long time. Thats not what i was talking about. My problem is just that its so very hard to find people that would play boardgames with me. Its just my wife, my brothers and me playing boardgames in the circle of friends. Hundreds of people are playing the greatest new boardgames with us only in exceptionalcases about two or three times a year. But if i wanna find someone playing the newest videogame with i allways find a group of people in every age that will join that videogame the very first day i was asking and play it with me the whole evening and night. And those people are neighbours, so it would be easy to join us. But no: Boardgames are allways kind of "looks nice, one day ill try" and videogames are "WOW AWESOME IM ADDICTED RIGHT NOW!". Just my personal experience with people. I work in Kindergarden and even there its all about Smartphones, videogames and stuff. This world is loosing its culture and you cannot convince me off the opposite just by telling me the boardgame industry is growing. The question is here why did it take so long before it found a market for that. But this is another topic... Anyways thanks for your response and sorry for my bad english.

[@RetroChampion]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make it and explain this game!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@CruJones]

I'm curious what will happen a year or two or more later. Will the website still be available or will it be offered in an application? I love the concept but am concerned about future plays.

[@WatchItPlayed]

My sense is that these digital games will always be available in some manner. Even the old VHS games have been preserved on KZbin and other places. I think this is a low risk factor.

[@bryanjamesilaga5505]

This guy explains the gameplay very well!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks Bryan!

[@TCViper8618]

If this game continues to have expansion packs with more cases it seems good. Kind of like escape room games this one seems to have little life after you k ow the answers to each case.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Looks like they took your advice!

[@TCViper8618]

@@WatchItPlayed how so? I haven’t followed further development of this game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@TCViper8618 There have been several new expansions!

[@joostvanpoppel]

Just wondering: we are with a board game group with serveral people. We planned a date to play the first case, but we want do do that with 7 people. Is it a big problem to play with this size of the group?

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's really hard to say - I think it's going to be so dependent on the group, and everyone's interest and investment. You know what I mean? One group of seven players might really work, and a different group of seven players might not. I don't feel I can give a confidant answer for what your experience will be like.

[@larrygrady]

Question: Have you re-played a game after failing the first time? Did you return the future lead cards from other cases back into the original deck to fully "reset" the deck? Or did you keep them out and add to it after your second play. We decided to try and play Case I again to see if we can beat it (we lost the first play). We're not sure what to do with those clues we found and set aside? BTW - your videos are great and this was a great overview for a VERY fun game. Thanks

[@WatchItPlayed]

When I replayed the first case, I reset everything. I figured I maybe shouldn't get the bonuses unlocked from the first attempt, if I was effectively starting it over. All the best in your second attempt!

[@xXOniJahXx]

Hi Rodney, im trying to play the game but the antaresdatabase is not available anymore it seems. Got any info on that ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I went to this link, and it worked? antaresdatabase.com/login

[@Veaseify]

Having just got this game that was a wonderfully comprehensive and understandable explanation of the mechanics. Some people have said that the Token system makes the experience too 'gamey' as opposed to say Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective...I guess you could always just cheat though :)

[@WatchItPlayed]

Gamers often have lots of opinions, to be sure :) You may find you enjoy it quite a bit as is. Either way, thanks for checking it out!

[@Veaseify]

@@WatchItPlayed I have started Case 1 and really like it, knowing in advance that you can't possibly follow every lead and have to manage your time effectively makes you really think things through and justify your decisions to the rest of the 'team' - great game. Have you played the LA Expansion game?

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@Veaseify I haven't yet, but hope to get to it!

[@perceptionparanormal7565]

Hey Rodney, I have a question about the game. I contacted portal about it, but they told me it wasn't there game, even though the logo is on the back ?? I'm wondering if the game will work well via correspondence? I have some friends on the other side of the world I want to play it with, but I'm unsure how much of the game is physical components. Cheers

[@WatchItPlayed]

Are you sure you contacted the right Portal company, this is definitely their game! I think you could absolutely play the game remotely, as long as you have some decent cameras to be able to show details anyone might want to ask about, but most of this is more about solving the crime based on the information you've been told, and people could certainly help with that remotely.

[@perceptionparanormal7565]

@@WatchItPlayed Thanks Rodney, I appreciate the quick response. I did have the correct portal games, I messaged them through their own website, after looking at the game, lol. Must have been a misunderstanding.

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@perceptionparanormal7565 That must be it - very strange!

[@talljohn28]

So. I play solo. Can I choose 1 investigator? Or do I need to do 2 or more? Rodney picks 2. That must be for a reason…...

[@WatchItPlayed]

You would choose just 1 investigator when playing solo. In this video, we're setting up a two player game.

[@rocaluma]

OK, ordered game. Thanks again for the review.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I hope you have a wonderful time with the game!

[@floriandanna2534]

So basically a modern Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective? I need this :) Thx for the video!

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're welcome! Glad we could help!

[@moniquehansford9040]

Amazing video thank you :) Can you pause the game at any point or do you have to do the full case in one go?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You can pause at any point.

[@aliceboris5951]

currently trying to play right now and very very confused. how do we know which lead card to start with???? please reply it’s an actual crisis!!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey there, I'm always happy to try to help with rules questions, but if the answer is provided in the video, than I have to direct you there. You'll find an index in the description to help you find the section you might be looking for.

[@Nayr090]

When you say to set aside 3 to 4 hours, do you mean for one case, or all five cases?

[@DigitalMagicianYT]

Ryan Valdez one case

[@WatchItPlayed]

Per case.

[@DavidVille]

Do you think this could be played remotely? I'll explain: two of our friends who we used to play games together went to live in another part of the world, so do you think some people could play using the physical board, and others using the web page in another place at the same time and we just put a video conference to talk to each other... so some would be like the tech guys and others like the on field guys.... or would we both remote "teams" need to have a physical copy of the game.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I definitely think you could remote this game.

[@PetrSojnek]

I was wondering about solo option. Is it fine to play this game as a solitaire?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yep, you can play 1-5. As for your enjoyment playing it at 1, that will depend a lot on what you personally would enjoy in the solo experience, which would be difficult for me to assess. The game can be played solo though.

[@911Gargoyle]

Any chance you can make videos on how to play Sword & Sorcery?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the interest. I avoid pre-announcing games I might cover, as my schedule can change and I don't like to disappoint.

[@piotrklinger8419]

Well explained! However, I have a question. Do we replenish action tokens provided by the consultants at the beginning of the next case? Or do we receive these tokens only at the beginning of the first case and later on we have to replenish them through special actions and authority tokens?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Each case should tell you how many action tokens to take at the beginning.

[@jamesc.7988]

Hey Rodney, how is the replayability of this game? After solving the first case, can it be played again with a different outcome? And how is the tone for the crimes being committed? Is it more like the butler in the bathroom with the rubber ducky or Se7en?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey James, it's been awhile since I shot this, but I think the answer to your first question is in the video. As for the tone. I haven't played all the cases, but I'd say it's somewhere between the two example you listed. They aren't goofy cases, but they aren't head in the box type either. Probably heavier than what you'd want to throw at your average kid?

[@Veaseify]

The first 2 cases feel like a regular cold case being investigated but from case 3 onwards you get into a way bigger scenario that takes a lot of deduction and note taking to fathom out. There is zero replayability because each case only has one perfect solution.

[@Katsoulinos]

Thank you for an excellent explanation as usual. I just got this game and ordered the 6th case offered also, as downloadable demo. "Suburbia". Is it a good idea to play the demo case at first to get to learn the game in a better manner? Is this 6th case also connected with previous cases? I mean, is a downloadable demo, it should be irrelevant, so it should be safe to use this one to be a better detective before I dive on the campaign-like case solving. Am I right?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I actually can't remember now if I've played the demo case... but it is stand alone as I understand.

[@maha1kta]

Do the stress tokens reset with the day or stay until the end of the case?

[@kencolborn1057]

Stress tokens stay until the end of the case. You will need to watch how much overtime you spend every day to make sure your total for the game does not exceed the case limit. Because of this, make sure to be very wise about when to "work overtime".

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks to Ken for assisting with this question!

[@paradoxbird2322]

Thank you sir, It’s a nice video.

[@quality_times]

whats the ideal amount of players? Is this game suitable for two players only?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey, thanks for the interest. I tend to avoid giving personalized recommendations. What I like, someone else might not - but I feel comfortable saying that it is suitable for 2 players only. Will "you" like t at 2 players? That's impossible for me to say!

[@LyricsCrashx3]

can you replay the cases? do they have different outcomes?

[@WatchItPlayed]

They do not have different outcomes. You could replay them to try different avenues of investigation though.

[@LyricsCrashx3]

@@WatchItPlayed okay.. is there a way we could get more cases?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Clare J. Yep, they’ve already announced an expansion with new cases.

[@LyricsCrashx3]

@@WatchItPlayed okay cool, thanks!

[@blixasice]

Can you play this game in stages? Like 1 hour a night, 2 nights per week?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Sure, nothing prevents that. Just keep good notes so you don’t forget things.

[@jamesarthur514]

Do all your stress tokens go away after you end the day?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nope!

[@djchadwick5529]

I had no idea what I was getting into when I purchased this game. Wow, being honest here, it sounds very complicated, but interesting. Can I just play for a few hours on a weekend and then pick up the following weekend where I left off?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yes, you can! it helps to have taken good case notes along the way, so you don't forget clues you discovered when you were last playing.

[@stormquiver]

excellent video, how is the replay value?

[@WatchItPlayed]

If you do bad on a case, you can reply to try to better - once you've scored well, you know the "solution". I really prefer not to try to assess replay ability for people though. What one person finds replayable, another won't. Each of the 5 cases have a particular solution though, so the outcome doesn't change each time you play them.

[@stormquiver]

Watch It Played understandable. Everyone gets replayability differently. For this game, you may want to try and do better, or find different clues to find the solution perhaps.

[@briangorman247]

How much time does ot tale to play this game solo?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I avoid trying to answer questions like that, as it will really depend on how you personally play. Everyone plays games at different paces.

[@briangorman247]

@@WatchItPlayed Thank you for your help. I think I might get Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective. This is all new to me.

[@LJW1912]

Let's put this happy little marker down here

[@chrisdhmitriadis4467]

Can you please add on your videos a section about how replayable each game is ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

No sorry, I wouldn't be able to do that, because what one player finds very replayable, another wouldn't. I try to avoid assessing things that are very opinion dependent.

[@junaidansari3467]

Great video. Are the stress tokens reset from day to day or are they cumulative and carryover from day to day on the same case?

[@WatchItPlayed]

They carry over from day to day.

[@Fishtank33]

Are there additional cases that can be bought?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Yep! A new expansion was just announced with a new set of cases.

[@Fishtank33]

@@WatchItPlayed Sweet! Thanks Rodney

[@Fishtank33]

@@WatchItPlayed Sweet! Thanks Rodney

[@rocaluma]

Thanks Rodney.

[@WatchItPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@ReadyAimFire_]

Looks interesting, but i guess i will have the same problem with it as i have with Time stories- too little time to investigate everything. I guess i just dont like games with timers, they stress me out.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm always glad to help viewers decide on whether a game is a good for for them, one way or the other!

[@Lugo428]

Just bought this bad boy 2 days ago. Hopefully will play it Saturday.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hope you have a great time!

[@hatchhermit77]

Somewhat serious question: (but not really) Will there be a Harry Dresden expansion? ;)

[@WatchItPlayed]

So far, not yet!

[@burningphoneix]

What a unique game! I am a newb tho so is there other sorts of games like this? Ie more storybased co-op games? The only one I can think of is Tales of the Arabian Nights.

[@WatchItPlayed]

I tend to avoid recommending games on my channel, but with some searching I'm sure you'll uncover some :)

[@steelbeard151]

Another one would be T.I.ME. stories.

[@daveculling5467]

Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective is BRILLIANT!

[@jodymontgomery8081]

Are you allowed to pursue the "further leads" when you find them on the data base? For instance, if I were to look someone up and in the further leads section it has "interrogation with this person" am I allowed to go to that card?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I'm actually not entirely sure about this question, as it's been a little while since I played, and don't remember this happening in the game I played - that said, I'm 99.99% sure the answer is no, as the rules have you Interrogate from the cards, not the app.

[@MaduroMan]

At least this vid isn't almost an hour long like First Martians!

[@WatchItPlayed]

This game does have fewer rules, to be sure.

[@ThePalu]

I'd like to ask, how much is the replay value of the game? If i play again with the same people it'll end up the same way? Sorry for the poor english and great video as always!

[@WatchItPlayed]

Each mystery has the same end result, so if you played through a Case a second time after doing a really good job on it, you might discover some new clues about the case, but the end answers would be the same. That said, if you were to wait 6 months or so before playing again, if you're like me, you'd likely forget most of it, so it would be like playing again :)

[@ThePalu]

Watch It Played ok, thanks for the answer :-)

[@catherinestoessner1567]

If I watch this video will it spoil the first case?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Nope. I made sure of that.

[@cvandy07181961]

When you say members of your team,what if it's just yourself and another playing one another?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Can you give me a time stamp of the section of the video you are referring to?

[@cvandy07181961]

@@WatchItPlayed Like at 5:12 you said the actions of the group.If your playing with just 2 people (me and the Mrs lol)Are we solving this as a team or oppsing each other?

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@cvandy07181961 Your "group" is however many people are playing. 1, 2, 3 or more. You are never opposing each other, this game is fully co-operative - you're always working together to solve the case.

[@furkankurtaran]

Is it possible to play this game with people who can't speak English. I mean, may I interpret some of these cards?

[@WatchItPlayed]

It's hard for me to answer this, as I think it would depend on the other players and your ability to explain things clearly, but you certainly could try.

[@furkankurtaran]

@@WatchItPlayed We did it! I was the techie guy who speaks two languages and they played as if they are foreigners who cannot speak Eng. :PP Roleplaying solves everything. Thanks a lot!

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@furkankurtaran So glad to hear it worked out! Well done :)

[@freddiemercury2075]

Is this game repayable ? Or it get stale after you solve it ?

[@WatchItPlayed]

I've repeated scenarios, after taking a good break from it, but I think it's going to be a matter of preference. Once a case has been solved, you may find you remember better than I do :)

[@arekkrolak6320]

I dont want to give my email. Can I still play it?

[@WatchItPlayed]

You could create a fake email?

[@blixasice]

I love true crime. Is this game as complicated as it seems? 🤨

[@WatchItPlayed]

That's a tough one to answer. What's complicated to one person, isn't to another. Hopefully the video can help provide some information that way.

[@Veaseify]

I don't know if you have purchased the game but it is not complicated to play but it does require a LOT of note taking or mind-mapping to keep everything straight.

[@hannahhancock5845]

How replayable is this game

[@WatchItPlayed]

The cases don't change, but I've played the same case more than once (after I've been away from a case for a few months, I forget the details). Your mileage may vary!

[@chrischris9379]

I have the impresson that this is a legacy game... is it?

[@WatchItPlayed]

Hey Chris, it isn't, but I'm curious, what part of the video gave you that impression?

[@chrischris9379]

@@WatchItPlayed since the cards are the same and it follows the samesotry and clues, solving it once might mean that the next time around, you would know how to solve the same case again

[@WatchItPlayed]

@@chrischris9379 Oh yeah, the cases are a single play through. Legacy games typically have some kind of destructible components - nothing is destroyed in this game as you play.

[@chrischris9379]

@@WatchItPlayed Thank you for clarifying this :) really appreciate it.

[@asnpogi]

Please make a Captain Sonar how to play xD

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks for the interest Lance.

[@kargovroom7701]

I play board games by myself and pretend to be other people, Because I don't have friends :(

[@WatchItPlayed]

It isn't always easy to find people to play games with - but don't worry, that can change!

[@italtapl]

I suppose you're all wondering why I've gathered you here today...

[@WatchItPlayed]

Time to solve a case!

[@Thomas-dw1nb]

And I must say, you have quite an impressive Tim Curry accent.

[@Fuzzyfoot88]

seems to have a lot of 'video game' in this 'board game'

[@WatchItPlayed]

It may seem that way, but in practice, it may be much less than you're imagining. Very little of the 3-4 hours of the game is spent pouring over a device. Most time is spent in reading cards and discussion between the players, taking notes, etc. That said, I don't know what your personal threshold is for 'a lot', so it's tough to say.

[@KristoVaher]

This is surprisingly fiddly and the app implementation seems quite bad.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Which aspect of the website was difficult to use when you were playing? We didn't come across any bugs when we were playing (but that said, I haven't played through every case yet).

[@KristoVaher]

Watch It Played these three letter shorthands about stress level and the ability for players to make typos and whatnot. It's clunky.

[@WatchItPlayed]

Thanks, I was curious. Glad the video was able to help you to assess whether or not it would be a good fit for your tastes. Cheers.

[@BlimpMcGee]

Eek not a fan of real pictures instead of art in boardgames

[@WatchItPlayed]

Did you get a chance to try this one out?