The Artois Nine cover
New York City · 1933

The Artois Nine

A Case for New York Noir

Detective Ben Hatchet is assigned to investigate the murder of an art dealer who specialises in esoteric Renaissance works.

Difficulty
2/5
Playtime
4 hours
Structure
2 days
Leads
110 / 115.2 KB
Documents
2
Year
1933
Recommended by
2

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Case file
OwnerMarthinusAvatar for Marthinus
AuthorMarthinus Conradie
Version3.1 (6/23/25)
PublishedSep 24, 2026 at 04:45 AM CDT
StatusPlayable
Case date10/12/1933
More creditsA huge thanks to Daniel Turgeon for adding the fingerprints, Sean Kean's business card, the wedding invitation, closing newspaper, and for generally increasing the quality of the case. Thanks also to Patty Saturn and Debbie Levy for editing.
CampaignStandalone
Features
Fingerprint DirectoryFingerprint Directory
More details
Game systemnyNoir
CreatedAug 18, 2025 at 12:52 PM CDT
Downloads351 (views 400)
Size115.2 KB / 17.9k words (166 avg.)
Extras2 docs · 22 markers · 3 images
Discussionboardgamegeek forum

Reviews (2)

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“Compelling narrative, good use of mechanics”

Thinus' second case serves as a great tutorial for the marker system and eases you in to the fingerprint directory with an intriguing storyline that isn't too tricky, but enough of a puzzler to make it worth your time, whatever your experience level.

Recommended
— DBS101 (Jake) Sep 28, 2026 at 07:20 AM CDT
“Great Writing and Steady Suspense”

I really enjoyed playing this case and it's very well done. The writing is strong, keeping a steady level of intrigue and suspense from start to finish. The detailed descriptions and the amount of text provided for each lead do a great job of establishing the noir atmosphere, with a touch of humor. I totally recommend.

Recommended
— DanAce (Daniel)Star PlaytesterCo-op for Two FanSHCD Fan Aug 14, 2026 at 03:59 PM CDT