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Blackbrim: 1876

Set during the Victorian era in the English town of Blackbrim, you are a private detective who has received a package containing mysterious clues from a police commissioner shortly before he was kidnapped. He and the entire police force are being held hostage. To save them, you m...

Players

1-6

Time

120-240

Age

14+

Weight

2.5

Rating

7.28

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Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction and limited emphasis on cooperation.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.5

More strategic control

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Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction and limited emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Blackbrim: 1876 offers a high level of variability in each playthrough with its diverse gameboard and multiple paths to victory. The availability of expansions adds new content and enhances gameplay. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and allows players to improve their strategies over time. The player interaction score is moderate, and the game scales well with different numbers of players. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort. Overall, Blackbrim: 1876 has a strong replayability score of 7.9 out of 10.

Luck profile

Blackbrim: 1876 has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

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Set during the Victorian era in the English town of Blackbrim, you are a private detective who has received a package containing mysterious clues from a police commissioner shortly before he was kidnapped. He and the entire police force are being held hostage. To save them, you must solve all the riddles the perpetrator left behind… Blackbrim: 1876 contains one full storyline made up of two parts, with dozens of clues to crack and riddles to solve. Play with a group or on your own for hours of fun. It's like two escape room or mystery games with one single purchase.

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Puzzling Pursuits

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