Sudds & Malone cover
2026BGG rank #9,815

Sudds & Malone

by Adam West · CrossCut Games

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Players2–4
Time60–90m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is Sudds & Malone?

In the shadowy alleys of New York, the Sudds & Malone Detective Agency unravels a city-wide conspiracy, where every clue reveals deeper danger. Dive into a medium-light competitive Euro game where strategic card management, tactical dice drafting, and clever set collection drive the action. With hidden information adding layers of intrigue, every decision matters as you piece together clues and navigate the murky world of 1938 New York. Feel the suspense build as you uncover secrets and solve mysteries. On your turn, draft a die from the pool and choose your action. Improve your skills with Office, talk to suspects with Calendar, investigate the city for evidence, use Flimflam to distract the cat or gain extra clues, dive into new cases, stock up on bullets, or just sit back and read the newspaper for additional hints. —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Action DraftingEnd Game BonusesHand ManagementTech Trees / Tech Tracks

On the shelf

Categories

DiceMurder / Mystery

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