
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,548
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Death in Antarctica
- 1–6 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2017

2019
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Das Versteck des Goldgräbers is a board game released in 2019 for 1–6 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Alexander Krys and Darius Fischer and its main mechanics are Storytelling and Cooperative Game.
In the game "Das Versteck des Goldgräbers" (Goldminer's cache), players embark on an exciting journey back in time to the small gold mining village Goldtal in 1849. In the role of sheriff Edward Lawson, they investigate two mysterious murders. Are they related to an extraordinary gold find? The game includes a virtual part (smartphone/tablet) as well as real items - the remnants of a serious crime that has survived to this day. Players are challenged to solve different kinds of puzzles to progress through the story. Game can be played as: cooperative mode competitive mode run against time
Das Versteck des Goldgräbers supports 1–6 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 Das Versteck des Goldgräbers is 60–120 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 Das Versteck des Goldgräbers for ages 13 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.
Das Versteck des Goldgräbers has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Das Versteck des Goldgräbers belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Storytelling and Cooperative Game. 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 Das Versteck des Goldgräbers are: Alexander Krys and Darius Fischer. 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 Das Versteck des Goldgräbers 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.