
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,937
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Houston, We Have a Dolphin!
- 3–5 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2020

2005
Rules assistance for Alibi saknas: Herrgårdsmordet
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Alibi saknas: Herrgårdsmordet is a board game released in 2005 for 3–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alexandra Björnham and Oscar Björnham and its main mechanics are Pattern Building and Voting.
In Alibi saknas: Herrgårdsmordet you are taken back to 1953 on an estate where six characters live. On this god-forsaken day one of them will be murdered. The way you and your opponents play your cards will build up the characters, reveal clues and unfold the mystery. Finally the murderer will be accused. You will build plots around your opponents and try to give your character an innocent appearance - because you are all without alibi! Only available in Swedish.
Alibi saknas: Herrgårdsmordet supports 3–6 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 saknas: Herrgårdsmordet is 45 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 saknas: Herrgårdsmordet for ages 10 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 saknas: Herrgårdsmordet has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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 saknas: Herrgårdsmordet belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Pattern Building and Voting. 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 saknas: Herrgårdsmordet are: Alexandra Björnham and Oscar Björnham. 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 saknas: Herrgårdsmordet 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.