Mysterium*
Mysterium is a cooperative mystery-solving game set in the 1920s, where players take on the roles of mediums trying to solve a murder at a Scottish mansion, guided by a ghost who communicates through visions.
Gameplay Overview
- Roles: One player is the ghost, and the others are mediums.
- Objective: Determine the murderer, location, and weapon through the ghost's visions.
- Vision Cards: The ghost uses these cards to convey clues about the murder.
- Game Turns: Each turn (hour) provides new vision cards to help mediums deduce the correct elements.
- Clairvoyancy Tokens: Used by mediums to agree or disagree with others' guesses.
- Time Limit: The mystery must be solved within seven in-game hours.
- Final Guess: After solving individual elements, mediums collectively decide on the murderer.
Conclusion
Mysterium is an intriguing blend of deduction and cooperation, ideal for players who enjoy solving puzzles as a team. The unique mechanic of interpreting vision cards adds a creative twist, making it a captivating experience for groups seeking a thematic and immersive game night.
Nominated for 14 awards and won 6.
- 2 - 7 Players
- 42 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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