MicroMacro: Crime City is a unique puzzle game for 1-4 players, with solo or two players being the sweet spot. The game was designed by Johannes Löchl and published by Pegasus Spiele. Don’t let the box fool you, the game has multiple different levels with a unique experience. If you ever liked Where’s Waldo, this game may be for you! Each scenario takes anywhere from 5-45 minutes.
The game offers a surprisingly deep experience in a compact box. This has been our go to game when we want to play board games cooperatively without any setup. The prompts are easy to understand and the difficulty starts from simple and it scales up to really hard. I can’t wait to finish it, so we can pass it on and start on the expansion.
Mechanics
MicroMacro is a deduction game with a heavy emphasis on visual observation. Players become detectives. In the game you are tasked with solving a series of mysteries depicted on a giant, beautifully black and white illustrated map of Crime City.
Components
The game comes with a massive black and white map (folded for storage), scenario cards with case details and solutions, and a magnifying glass (optional but helpful, plus you look cool holding it)
Gameplay
Set Up: Unfold the map and choose a case from the booklet. Read the introduction and objective for the chosen scenario.
How to Play: Players work together (or solo) to scan the map, searching for clues and details mentioned in the case description. The map itself tells a story, with each scene brimming with tiny details that might be crucial to solving the case.
Scoring & Winning: There's no scoring or competition. The goal is to deduce the solution to the case by finding the relevant clues on the map and piecing together the narrative. The scenarios have increasing levels of detail if players get stuck.
Pros
Unique and Engaging: The "Where's Waldo?" meets detective theme is refreshing and keeps players glued to the map
Scalability: Works well for solo play or small groups
Replayability: There are 16 diverse cases and expansions for when you finish these!
Great for All Ages: The charming artwork makes it suitable for families (be mindful of some cases with dark and hilarious themes)
Language independent: if you have someone that can translate the scenario
Color blind friendly
Cons
Limited Player Interaction
Repetitive After Many Cases
Dark humor that may not be suitable for everyone– it is for us!
Key Features
Giant, Detailed Map
Cooperative Gameplay (optional solo)
Observation and Deduction Skills
Conclusion
MicroMacro: Crime City is a fantastic choice for anyone who enjoys a good visual puzzle and a touch of detective work. The beautiful artwork, clever scenarios, and solo playability make it a standout game. While some might find the gameplay repetitive after a while, the sheer variety of cases and the joy of discovery make MicroMacro: Crime City a rewarding and brain-teasing experience. It brings me back to childhood, but this time I have the ability to play it with up to four friends!
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