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Mysterium is a semi-cooperative association-based board game with detective elements, developed and published in Ukraine by IGAMES in 2013. It marked a triumph for young Ukrainian game designers Oleksandr Nevskiy and Oleg Sidorenko, gaining worldwide acclaim and earning numerous nominations at prestigious international contests. It currently ranks in the top 100 family board games according to the authoritative Board Game Geek.
About the Board Game Mysterium
The owner of an ancient manor has invited a group of mediums to unravel a mystery. Everyone who stayed overnight was haunted by strange dreams. Legend has it that a former resident was wrongfully executed for a murder he didn’t commit, and his restless spirit seeks peace by identifying the true killer. You have just seven days to solve this tangled case using the ghost’s clues.
Game Rules Overview
One player takes on the role of the ghost, while the others become mediums. The ghost has a deck of dream cards to provide hints. They also lay out a unique set of location, character, and object cards for each player, reconstructing the day of the murder.
The murder is solved in stages. First, players deduce the character, then the location, and finally the murder weapon. Each day, new dream cards appear, offering clues for the current stage of the investigation. After piecing together the chain of events, the mediums collectively review three dream cards pointing to the killer. If the detectives identify the culprit within the allotted time, they win, and the ghost finds eternal rest.
We recommend watching the video rules in the “Video” section and, if desired, exploring a more detailed, illustrated PDF version of the rules in the “Files” section.
In Conclusion
The game’s rules adapt well to varying player counts and offer five difficulty levels, from “very easy” to “very hard.” With no competitive conflict, it’s perfect for family gatherings with kids or large groups.
Gallu the Rooster guarantees this game won’t gather dust on your shelf—it’ll see constant play. Perhaps that’s why it comes in a sturdy, presentable metal box; a cardboard one would’ve torn apart by now.