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Solve The Mystery Of Theft In Cliffrock Villa With HABA The Key! Review

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Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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Details

BrandHABA
Age Range (Description)8 years
MaterialWood
Number of Players1-4 Players
Educational ObjectiveNumeracy & Literacy

Description of Solve The Mystery Of Theft In Cliffrock Villa With HABA The Key!

Calling all investigators! There has been a shocking string of robberies at Cliffrock Villa and valuable works of art have been stolen!. The players must investigate clues about the perpetrators, analyze forensic lab reports and read witness statements, while also examining what has been stolen, the time of the crimes, and the suspect’s escape plans. Once all the clues and evidence have been evaluated, players need to enter the right number code in order to put the thieves behind bars. In the end, the winner isn’t necessarily the speediest investigator but the one who did so in the most streamlined and efficient way. Includes 9 unique puzzles to solve which can be repeatedly played. A truly interactive game that will make for a rousing family game night encouraging everyone to use their deductive reasoning, research, intuition, and sequencing skills. 2-4 players can compete against each other to solve the crime and become the best detective. Solo play rules are also included. Each puzzle takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Includes 4 dry-erase player shields and "briefcase" notepads, 4 dry-erase markers, 140 cards with rules, 9 wooden keys, 1 solution board and 1 rulebook. Made in Germany.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great board game for people that like puzzle solving

I can only really spoil this one so I will keep it short. The quality of components is perfect. There is a lot of content to go through. It works at a wide range of ages (10-11 would be a good younger age to start). The game is just enough to be a good title for me but great for younger people.

Pros
  • Engaging gameplay: The Key! offers an immersive experience with challenging puzzles to solve, keeping players engaged for hours
Cons
  • The game's instructions are confusing and poorly written

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Really clever deduction game that won't hurt your brain!

I love games that involve mysteries and deduction. I also love escape room type games. Fortunately, this one combines the best of both genres.Haba is a company that I am a huge fan of. They create games that are accessible to a variety of people and their components are high quality. This game also meets both of those characteristics. The concept is simple, yet extremely clever. And, unlike most escape room and mystery games, can be played many times over. The secret lies in the cards and the…

Pros
  • HABA
Cons
  • Takes a long time to set up before playing

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great and entertaining detective-style game!

Theft is Cliffrock Villa is a fun detective-style game with nicely designed components. The game comes with a lot of clue cards, 9 wooden keys (one key is associated with each case), markers, private screens, and some booklets to interpret some of the clues. The writings on the clue cards are generally easy to follow as long as you know how each type of clues works. The rules are easy to read and follow as well since the game itself is not hard to learn.Gameplay:There are three thefts that…

Pros
  • Calling all investigators! There has been a shocking string of robberies at Cliffrock Villa and valuable works of art have been stolen!
Cons
  • Expensive compared to similar games on the market