- BGG rank
- BGG #3,741
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases
2023
Rules assistance for Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30–40 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases
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Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases is a board game released in 2023 for 2 players, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ron Gonzalo García and Paz Navarro Moreno and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up.
About the game
Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases is a title of the Awkward Guests series specifically for two players or teams. It is a dice, mystery and deduction game that challenges you to solve the murder of one of the Berwick twins... and to plan the murder of her sister. The games recreate the two murders of the Berwick sisters in different ways. The players take different roles in each case. In one they act as the mastermind PLOTTING how the murder occurred, and in the other as the investigator SOLVING the crime. The first investigator to correctly answer these questions first WHO killed Beatrice/Berenice Berwick? HOW did the murderer end her life? WHY did the murderer kill her? wins the game. In their turn, the investigator: Rolls the query dice. Places the results on the game board according to what information they wish to receive from their rival, the mastermind. They can then interrogate suspects, question the household staff, examine the crime scene, search for clues around the Berwick Mansions, and consult the police reports. The mastermind reveals the requested information. With this information the investigator can draw conclusions and advance the case. —description from the publisher
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Designers
Publishers
- Across the Board
- Delight
- Megacorpin Games
Questions and answers
Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases is 30–40 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 Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases for ages 12 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.
Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases belongs to these categories: Humor, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up. 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 Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases are: Ron Gonzalo García and Paz Navarro Moreno. 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 Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases 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.