Publishing house Crowd Games has announced that it will release Courtroom: The Noir Trilogy in Russian—a competitive deduction game from Mindclash Games, Robin Hegedűs, and Tünde Máté.
The main feature of the project, designed for 2–6 participants, is a unique team experience: the prosecution convinces the jury of the defendant’s guilt, while the defense fights for their acquittal.
Courtroom: The Noir Trilogy features three different cases and three mysterious murders in the style of Hollywood noir. Players split into two teams and compete in investigating the same case: they examine evidence, question witnesses, and then deliver their closing arguments.
The sides interfere with each other and work with both shared and secret information: during the investigation phase, teams conceal some of the evidence, and during witness testimony, they can object to certain questions from their opponents.
The closing speech is the climax of the game. If a player manages to convincingly present their version of events to the jury, they will win the case—regardless of what actually happened. Participants receive points for matching key arguments and mentions according to the case scoring sheet.
Game trailer from publisher Mindclash Games' YouTube channel
Points are not awarded for showmanship, but nothing stops players from having fun and enjoying phrases like “Your Honor” or “Mr. Bear's guilt is as clear as day.” The launch of sales for Courtroom: The Noir Trilogy is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.