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MicroMacro: Crime City is a cooperative crime-solving hidden object board game where players take on the role of detectives. They investigate 16 distinct cases by locating clues and following narratives on a large, intricately detailed map of a fictional city. Players work together to uncover the story of each crime and solve the mysteries.

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The Verdict

based on 26 reviews

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Innovative gameplay combining hidden object and logical deduction with a strong narrative.
Highly detailed and charming black-and-white artwork on a massive map that immerses players.
Accessible and engaging for both cooperative group play (1-4 players) and solo experiences, with simple rules.
Cases are quick to solve (10-20 minutes), allowing for flexible play sessions.
Creates a genuine sense of being a detective, following characters and events across time on the map.
The large, detailed map requires significant table space and can be challenging for multiple players to view comfortably.
Limited replayability once all cases have been solved, as the solutions are then known.
Despite the cartoonish art, some cases feature mature themes (violence, mild nudity) which may not be appropriate for all younger players.
The intricate details on the map can lead to eyestrain or require very good lighting, and the included magnifying glass is not always effective.
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The Board Game CollectionArticle

The reviewer highly praises MicroMacro: Crime City as a unique and engaging cooperative detective game, emphasizing the rich storytelling and collaborative investigation that emerges from tracing events across its detailed map. They recommend it for its strong success in creating a compelling shared narrative experience.

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Gaming with Edo & Jessica, EdoVideo

The reviewer highly recommends MicroMacro: Crime City, calling it a unique and fun game that is a 'wonderful magic trick' of art, storytelling, and map searching, even noting its 'Spiel des Jahres' award.

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coopgestalt, coopgestaltArticle

The reviewer was pleasantly surprised by MicroMacro: Crime City, finding it a fun, simple, and engaging cooperative detective game that works well at all player counts, including solo. They praised its functional components, the clarity of the black and white art, and the game's longevity across its many cases.

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Game Boy Geek, The Game Boy GeekVideo

The Game Boy Geek highly praises MicroMacro: Crime City as a unique, cooperative crime-solving deduction game, blending Sherlock Holmes with Where's Waldo. He considers it one of the best games of the year, despite some minor criticisms.

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Board Game ReviewArticleTop List

The reviewer found MicroMacro: Crime City an instant hit and a thoroughly entertaining family activity, praising its clever multi-timeline mystery solving and cooperative nature, earning it the 'Game of the Month' title.

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Shelf GamerArticle

The reviewer highly praises MicroMacro: Crime City as a unique and enjoyable cooperative hidden object game, highlighting its narrative deduction and engaging group experience, while noting its large map requires ample space.

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Board Game Hangover, Board Game HangoverVideo

Board Game Hangover reviews 'MicroMacro: Crime City,' a cooperative hidden object game likened to 'Where's Waldo.' The video covers various aspects, including who the game is for, its unique crime-solving mechanics, and overall gameplay experience.

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boardgameclosetVideo

The video by boardgamecloset introduces MicroMacro: Crime City, detailing its unique detective gameplay. It highlights three key aspects to consider, such as the massive map and scenario-based replayability, to help viewers determine if the game is right for them before purchasing.

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The Dice Tower, Tom VaselVideo

Tom Vasel reviews MicroMacro: Crime City, a cooperative deduction game where players solve crimes using a large detailed map. He praises its fresh concept and unique gameplay, finding it a fun experience for both gamers and non-gamers alike.

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All You Can BoardVideo

This video offers a review of the physical board game MicroMacro: Crime City - Full House. It compares this standalone sequel to the original game, helping viewers decide if either, or both, are suitable for them.

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DicebreakerArticleTop List

MicroMacro: Crime City was crowned the As d'Or Game of the Year for 2021. This prestigious award recognized its innovative blend of map exploration and mystery-solving, where players collaboratively investigate crimes on a large city map.

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Board Game Rundown, Eric (What's Eric Playing?)Video

This video provides a review of the cooperative hidden object game MicroMacro: Crime City, combining elements of 'Where's Waldo' with mystery-solving. Reviewers discuss its unique, refreshing, and light gameplay, highlighting its accessibility and appeal for families, with one reviewer providing an explicit score.

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