PEGASUS MiniCrimes - Flawed Image - Cooperative Puzzle Game, 1-2 Players, Ages 10+

Two friends sit down at a coffee table, open a small box, and find themselves staring at a photograph that doesn't add up. PEGASUS MiniCrimes - Flawed Image turns that moment into a 45–75 minute cooperative investigation for 1–2 players. The box holds 30 large cards, a rule booklet, and a handful of mysterious items—everything needed to piece together a puzzling case. No extra tools, no app required; just observation, deduction, and lateral thinking.

Key specifications

• Game type: Cooperative puzzle game
• Players: 1–2
• Playing time: 45–75 minutes
• Recommended age: 10 years and up
• Difficulty: Beginner
• Language: English (translated from German)
• Replayability: Single-use (consumable)
• Publisher: KOSMOS
• Authors: Inka & Markus Brand
• Illustrator: Franz Vohwinkel
• Box contents: 30 large cards, 1 rule booklet, various mysterious items

Why choose it

MiniCrimes distills the escape-room thrill into a compact card-driven format. The flawed image at the heart of the story pushes you to notice details, connect clues, and think laterally. Designed by the award-winning Brand duo, it delivers a polished beginner-level challenge that teaches deduction without overwhelming new players. Because it is consumable, every group gets a fresh, unspoiled experience.

Ideal use cases

• Couples or pairs looking for a shared puzzle night
• Solo players who enjoy methodical clue-hunting
• Families with teens (10+) who want a screen-free activity
• Travel or vacation gaming thanks to its small footprint
• Fans of EXIT: The Game who want a shorter, lighter case

Good to know

The game is part of the EXIT: The Game – MiniCrimes series, offering a compact alternative to the full-size escape room boxes. The story premise involves investigating a mysterious case around a flawed image and uncovering the truth. An optional KOSMOS Erklär-App is available for rule explanations, but it is not required to play. Released in 2023, this English edition brings the German original to a wider audience.