Sudds & Malone

About this board game

Sudds & Malone is a medium-light competitive Euro game for 2–4 players that takes about 90 minutes, casting you as detectives in the shadowy streets of 1938 New York.

The Sudds & Malone Detective Agency is working to unravel a city-wide conspiracy. As you investigate, every clue can reveal deeper danger, while hidden information adds intrigue to the process of piecing together evidence and solving mysteries.

At the heart of the game are strategic card management, tactical dice drafting, and clever set collection. On your turn, draft a die from the pool and use it to choose an action. Each decision helps shape your investigation, whether you are developing your skills or searching for the next vital lead.

• Office: Improve your skills.
• Calendar: Talk to suspects.
• Investigate: Search the city for evidence.
• Flimflam: Distract the cat or gain extra clues.
• Cases: Dive into new mysteries.
• Bullets: Stock up for what lies ahead.
• Newspaper: Sit back and read for additional hints.

With multiple ways to spend each drafted die, the game rewards careful planning while keeping the investigation moving. Card choices, collected sets, available evidence, and concealed information all contribute to the suspense.

Whether you are following a promising lead, questioning suspects, or searching for hints in the newspaper, Sudds & Malone combines accessible Euro-style decisions with a murky detective atmosphere. Build your case, navigate the dangers of New York, and see whether your deductions can uncover the secrets at the heart of the conspiracy.