Detective games

Detective games: Dive into a secret world of puzzles!

Your child is the curious type, likes to get to the bottom of things, and has a soft spot for everything that has to do with mysteries and riddles? Then they will have a lot of fun with a detective game! The varied games keep little detectives busy in a sensible way and promise a great sense of achievement when uncovering mysterious secrets.

What is a detective game, and how does ‘Crime Story’ work?

Detective games are all about solving certain puzzles through clever combinations, logical thinking and gaining valuable clues. At the heart of the Crime Story products from Noris, players are always presented with an exciting criminal case to solve in a limited amount of time. Follow promising leads, question witnesses, and develop a clever strategy to shed light on the case.

What educational benefits do detective games provide for the development of children?

Detective games for children are known to encourage little sleuths in many ways. We explain which developmental areas are addressed when playing and which advantages detective games bring with them:

A change from the digital world

Thanks to their adventurous content and the modern game principle, detective games are at least as exciting and entertaining as the games that the digital world has to offer. Especially for kids and teenagers who spend a lot of time with digital media, detective games are a wonderful way to create a healthy balance.

Promoting interpersonal interaction

It doesn't matter whether the game is played one against one or in a team: Exchange, agreements and discussions are always part of detective games. As a result, your child trains its interpersonal skills while playing.

Promotion of emotion processing

Ambition, tension, disappointment, joy, and pride: these are just some of the emotions that can arise when playing mystery games. The games encourage your child to deal with their feelings in an age-appropriate way and to address them in a safe setting.

Promoting concentration and attention span

Concentration is required for mystery games, after all, it would be fatal to miss the decisive clue or miss a lead that leads to the goal. Your child will automatically improve his or her concentration and attention span while doing lively puzzles.

Critical and problem-solving thinking

In addition, it is in the nature of detective games to promote problem-solving approaches. The special games encourage your child to critically question content and to orient their thinking and actions towards solutions.

From what age are crime games suitable?

Due to the demanding game principle and the complex content, most detective games for children are aimed at players who are at least twelve years old. However, there are also exceptions: Occasionally, there are detective games that can already be played at an early primary school age, while other products specifically address young people from the age of fourteen.

To find out what age group a game is intended for, you can look at the age recommendation of the provider. Furthermore, it is advisable to assess your child yourself and decide on this basis which game content he or she can already deal with in a meaningful way given his or her current stage of development.

What should you look for when buying detective games for children?

The following table summarises the questions you should ask about a detective game before you buy it:

Number of players

With how many players can the game be played?

Play & Build-up time

How long does one round of the game take, and how much time do you need to set up the game?

Accessories

What accessories are included in the scope of delivery?

Age recommendation

What age group is the game intended for?

Exciting detective games – Discover the versatile Noris range

An original game design, high-quality materials and detective cases that immediately captivate children and adults: All this makes the Noris detective games real highlights that enrich every game collection. The varied investigation games from the Crime Story product range take you on an exciting adventure full of secrets and puzzles. We would like to introduce you to two of our popular Crime Story detective games below:

Crime Story – Berlin

At a concert, a band member suffers an electric shock. Was it an unfortunate accident? Or was it a cruel assassination attempt? Get to the bottom of this question with Crime Story-Berlin, the investigation game for kids aged twelve and up.

Crime Story – London

In a few hours, a big festival in the game Crime Story-London is to open its gates to numerous excited visitors. But there is a problem: Suddenly the main actor has disappeared without a trace! Can you track him down in time and find out who is responsible for his disappearance?

Conclusion: Detective games – puzzle, combine, solve!

Detective games are certainly among the most popular modern games for kids and teenagers today. And for good reason: the special games are not only incredibly exciting, but can also score points with a considerable development effect. Browse through the Noris selection in the detective games’ category: Creative Crime Story detective games await you, with which you don't have to make any compromises in terms of quality, design, and durability. Jump right into the middle of a mysterious crime case and let yourself be thrilled by well-thought-out stories and unforeseen twists!

If you would like to discover more from Noris, you are cordially invited to visit our homepage. From there, you can directly access numerous product categories, from board games to escape room games to classic games – browse, choose, play.