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The Copycat Files

The Copycat Files

The Enigma Emporium · 2019
1–5180–720 min14+ yrs4.0/5 complexity8.1 BGG53Strategy
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How do you play The Copycat Files?

The Copycat Files is a spin-off of Wish You Were Here that doesn't require the original game to play.

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The Copycat Files box art
official art · The Enigma Emporium

The Copycat Files is a spin-off of Wish You Were Here that doesn't require the original game to play. When news of your contributions to the FBI case hit the press, suddenly a deluge of copycat postcards are being sent to the bureau with your name on them, each claiming to be confessing a crime if you'll take the time to solve them. Most are discarded as hoaxes, but a select few are deemed to be legitimate and forwarded to you.

Each card contains a confession, a name, and a location. Crack the codes to help bring these criminals to justice.

—description from the publisher

game anatomy
Complexity4.0 / 5
BGG rating8.1 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Unplayable in another language
Play time
180–720 min
Players
1–5
Recommended age
14+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q2Where can I buy The Copycat Files cheapest?
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Q3How do you play The Copycat Files?
The Copycat Files is a deduction game, for 1–5 players, taking ~180–720 minutes. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Copycat Files — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Copycat Files support?
The Copycat Files is played by 1–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Copycat Files take?
A game of The Copycat Files takes about 180–720 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Copycat Files for?
The Copycat Files is recommended from age 14.
Q7How complex is The Copycat Files?
The Copycat Files has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 4.0 out of 5.

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