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Crossword City Chronicles

Play as a 1950s reporter investigating crimes by using your word building skills to interview, interrogate, convince, deceive & debate your way to a solution! Draw letters tiles onto a rack, then place them on the board to make a word that connects with those already placed to advance the plot.

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Developer
Trailblazer Games
Publisher
Trailblazer Games
Release
January 25, 2021
5 years and 190 days ago
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Mixed19 reviews42.1%

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About the Game

Play the only game that combines word puzzles with adventure, crime, and mystery! Star as an investigative reporter and detective whose object is to solve cases and grab headlines. Your tools: a nose for news and an eye for double word bonuses. Find hidden clues, interview suspects, and catch criminals by scoring big in crossword challenges. In this city, brains do the heavy lifting because Words Are Power!

KEY FEATURES

Word puzzles meet adventure…and murder!
  • Beat crossword challenges to solve cases.
  • Use your detective skills and dictionary: Reveal clues by scoring word bonuses.
  • Interview suspects with mini games like word connections, target word scores, tile reveals, and more.

Unlock mysteries and conspiracies

  • Play a 1950s investigative reporter whose object is getting big leads.
  • Explore a city filled with colorful characters.
  • New episodes revealed with regular updates.

Languages

The game interface and story is available in these languages:
  • English
  • Français
The word games can be played in the following languages:
  • English
  • Français
  • Italiano
  • Español
  • Deutsche
  • Português
  • Nederlands
You can change language at any point during play.
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