Crime Places: Bar der Dämonen is a dark, psychological mystery game set in an abandoned bar deep in the woods. Years after a brutal series of murders, players return to the scene alongside a notorious criminal to uncover what truly happened that night. The theme blends crime investigation with elements of occult horror, exploring demons both literal and psychological, unreliable memories, and the creeping doubt of whether the horrors uncovered are real events or twisted hallucinations tied to the place itself.
Gameplay focuses on investigation and deduction through a deck of cards. Players explore the bar and its surroundings by revealing cards, reading narrative fragments, examining unsettling illustrations, and collecting clues that must be analyzed and connected. Escape-room-style puzzles challenge players to recognize patterns and contradictions while gradually revealing the story. The rules are simple and unobtrusive, keeping attention on atmosphere, reasoning, and storytelling. The cards remain intact, allowing the game to be replayed.
To win the game, players must piece together the evidence and determine what actually occurred during the murders at the bar. Success depends on correctly interpreting clues, separating illusion from reality, and forming a coherent explanation that accounts for all discoveries. The game is won when the final conclusions align with the full body of evidence uncovered throughout the investigation.