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Alibi: 3 Intricate Mysteries
2023
Rules assistance for Alibi: 3 Intricate Mysteries
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- 4–7 players
- 60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Alibi: 3 Intricate Mysteries
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Alibi: 3 Intricate Mysteries is a board game released in 2023 for 4–7 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Antonello Lotronto and its main mechanics are Storytelling.
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About the game
Alibi is a murder mystery game inspired by dinner parties with a crime theme, designed for players aged 14 and above. The game begins by choosing one of the following scenarios: Murder on the Nile, a vacation on the river that ends in tragedy; A Dish to Die For, the last "poisonous" episode of a cooking program; Blood on the Tartan, in the villa of a Scottish gentleman inspired by a Sherlock Holmes story. All five players are suspects, and through clues and discussions, they must reconstruct the events while concealing or revealing the secrets of the story. In Alibi, it is important to carefully follow the order of card decks. If there are six (or more) players, the Detective (or investigation team) comes into play. With only four players, one innocent suspect deck will be removed from the game. No one knows who the killer is — not even the guilty party — until the final phase of the game, which begins with the Revelation when each player learns their guilt or innocence from their own deck of cards. At this point, all players provide their reconstruction of the events before the voting. Will the killer manage to direct the suspicions of other players towards an innocent person to win the game? Three mysteries to experience firsthand in an innovative blend of board game and role-playing game. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Alibi: 3 Intricate Mysteries supports 4–7 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Alibi: 3 Intricate Mysteries is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Alibi: 3 Intricate Mysteries for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Alibi: 3 Intricate Mysteries has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Alibi: 3 Intricate Mysteries belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Storytelling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Alibi: 3 Intricate Mysteries are: Antonello Lotronto. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Alibi: 3 Intricate Mysteries as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.