Police Precinct: Online (2016)

Genres: Strategy Board Games

iOS

Released: 2016-07-04

Requirements

iPhone 3G S, iPhone 4, iPod Touch Fourth Gen, iPad 2 Wifi, iPad 2 3G, iPhone 4S, iPad Third Gen, iPad Third Gen 4G, iPhone 5, iPod Touch Fifth Gen, iPad Fourth Gen, iPad Fourth Gen 4G, iPad Mini, iPad Mini 4G, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPad Air, iPad Air Cellular, iPad Mini Retina, iPad Mini Retina Cellular, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Cellular, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 3 Cellular, iPod Touch Sixth Gen, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Mini 4, iPad Mini 4 Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro Cellular, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad Pro 9.7 Cellular, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPad 6 1 1, iPad 6 1 2, iPad 7 1, iPad 7 2, iPad 7 3, iPad 7 4, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 7 5, iPad 7 6, iPhone X S, iPhone X S Max, iPhone X R, iPad 8 1 2, iPad 8 3 4, iPad 8 5 6, iPad 8 7 8, iPad Mini 5, iPad Mini 5 Cellular, iPad Air 3, iPad Air 3 Cellular, iPod Touch Seventh Gen

Developers

A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games

Enemy Hideout

Publishers

A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games

Enemy Hideout

App Store (https://apps.apple.com/app/police-precinct-online/id1069527596?mt=8&uo=4)

Tags:
Multiplayer cooperative Crime online city friends fun work skill Solo police murder tower challenging Dice

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Description

Overview

Police Precinct: Online is a cooperative strategy board game adapted into an official mobile app, designed for players who enjoy teamwork, critical thinking, and city crime management. This award-winning game challenges you and your team to solve escalating criminal activity and apprehend a dangerous murderer before they strike again or evade capture. Based on the original board game by Common Man Games, this mobile version brings the intense and strategic gameplay directly to your device.

Game Objective

The primary goal in Police Precinct: Online is to investigate and neutralize crime throughout the city while preventing a murderer from escaping justice. Players must work together to gather evidence, coordinate strategies, and respond to dynamic events as they unfold. Time is limited, and success requires sharp decision-making and seamless collaboration between team members. The game simulates realistic law enforcement procedures with guidance from real police consultants, ensuring an authentic crime-solving experience.

Gameplay Features

Online Multiplayer: Participate in the first-ever cooperative mobile board game with players around the world.
Pass and Play: Share a single device with friends for turn-based play.
Solo Mode: Challenge yourself to solve crimes without a team.
Multiple Concurrent Games: Save and manage several games at once, allowing for flexible gameplay.
Player Range: Supports 1 to 6 players.
Character Selection: Choose from 16 unique police officers, each modeled after real law enforcement personnel.
Friend Invitations: Invite friends to join your case through the app.
In-Game Chat: Coordinate and communicate with teammates during investigations.
Immersive Graphics: High-definition visuals, animated game pieces, and a variety of sound effects bring the board to life.
Intuitive Learning: Easy setup and tutorial-style gameplay allow players to learn rules as they play.

Development and Design

Created by Danish game designer Ole Steiness, Police Precinct: Online was developed with the consultation of real law enforcement professionals to ensure a realistic and engaging crime-solving experience. The game emphasizes strategic planning, team coordination, and analytical thinking, making it suitable for both casual and dedicated board game enthusiasts.

Critical Reception

The game has received praise from reviewers and players alike:

Tom Vasel, The Dice Tower: “This may be the best cooperative game of the year, if not the best one I’ve ever played!”
Alex Rosenwald, Board Game Quest: “Police Precinct is fun to play and stands up to multiple plays since the events that come up change from game to game.”
Greg J. Schloesser, Counter Magazine: “I am thoroughly enjoying the game. GREAT job on marrying the theme to game play!”
Joel Eddy, Drive Through: “Components are great,” “Artwork is really good,” “Super Flavorful.”

Conclusion

Police Precinct: Online combines cooperative strategy, authentic law enforcement simulation, and engaging gameplay mechanics in a single mobile experience. Whether playing solo or with friends, this game challenges players to think critically, act strategically, and maintain order in a crime-ridden city. With online multiplayer, HD graphics, and a variety of game modes, it provides both depth and replayability for board game fans seeking an interactive and realistic policing adventure.

Our Verdict

Police Precinct: Online brings a unique cooperative experience to mobile gaming, offering a deep and engaging crime-solving challenge. Players take on the roles of police officers working together to crack a murder case while battling against time. The game’s thoughtful design and incorporation of real-life law enforcement expertise add a layer of authenticity that sets it apart from other board game adaptations.

While the game delivers a solid multiplayer experience with various modes like online, pass-and-play, and solo, its real appeal lies in its replayability. Each game is different, thanks to the dynamic events and strategic depth. If you enjoy tactical, team-based gameplay with a strong narrative theme, this is a must-play. However, it might feel slow-paced or complex for casual players looking for something more straightforward.

Overall: Highly recommended for fans of cooperative games who enjoy strategy and a good challenge!

FAQ

Police Precinct: Online is the official mobile app of the award-winning cooperative board game, Police Precinct. It is a strategy and skill-based game where players work together to solve crimes and catch a murderer in their city.

The game is available on iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch models that meet the minimum requirements listed in the app description.

Yes! You can play solo, with friends in pass-and-play mode, or online multiplayer with 1 to 6 players.

Online multiplayer requires an internet connection, but you can also play solo or pass-and-play without internet.

The game features online multiplayer, pass-and-play mode, solo mode, multiple saved games, 1-6 players support, 16 playable cops, in-game chat, HD graphics, moving game pieces, and various sound effects.

Yes, the game is designed to be easy to set up and learn while playing, even if you are new to cooperative strategy board games.

The game was developed by A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games and Enemy Hideout, with consultation from real law enforcement specialists.

Yes, you must be at least 13 years old to play online games in Police Precinct: Online.

It is the first online cooperative mobile board game that combines strategy, skill, and an authentic crime-solving experience. The game also includes real cops as characters and has been designed with input from law enforcement experts.

You can download it from the Apple App Store for compatible iOS devices.

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