Inaccurate Tags for This Game
Posted: 20 June 2025, 16:30
This is not a criticism of the game, I enjoy this game quite a bit. I just find that the tags are inaccurate.
At this time (June 20th, 2025), 13 Clues is categorized as "Combos, Recommended in Real-Time, Roles, Communication, and Cards".
My personal opinion is that most of these are not appropriately applied.
Combos - This game does not have an element where one action cascades into more effects.
Recommended in Real-Time - Very subjective, but I think this is a game where you take your time to think and take notes.
Roles - The only difference between one player and another are the cards in their hand and those hidden from them. There is no difference in the game mechanics or actions available from one player to another.
Communication - The only communication in this game is extracting clues from each other with questions so specific that it is automated. There is no complexity in communicating information between players.
Tags that I recommend:
Historical - The game is set in 1899 in Scotland Yard. Historical seems appropriate.
Race - The game is immediately over once someone solves their crime.
Recommended in Turn-Based - There are no interruptions or reactions. You take your turn and come back later to see what information has come up.
Let me know your thoughts and if you have alternative recommendations.
At this time (June 20th, 2025), 13 Clues is categorized as "Combos, Recommended in Real-Time, Roles, Communication, and Cards".
My personal opinion is that most of these are not appropriately applied.
Combos - This game does not have an element where one action cascades into more effects.
Recommended in Real-Time - Very subjective, but I think this is a game where you take your time to think and take notes.
Roles - The only difference between one player and another are the cards in their hand and those hidden from them. There is no difference in the game mechanics or actions available from one player to another.
Communication - The only communication in this game is extracting clues from each other with questions so specific that it is automated. There is no complexity in communicating information between players.
Tags that I recommend:
Historical - The game is set in 1899 in Scotland Yard. Historical seems appropriate.
Race - The game is immediately over once someone solves their crime.
Recommended in Turn-Based - There are no interruptions or reactions. You take your turn and come back later to see what information has come up.
Let me know your thoughts and if you have alternative recommendations.
- "Race" should definitely be a tag.