
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,869
- BGG rating
- 6.7
The Shadow Planet: The Board Game
- 3–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2022

2009
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Death Note Investigation Card Game is a board game released in 2009 for 4–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Giacomo Santopietro and its main mechanics are Deduction, Hidden Roles, and Traitor Game.
Based on the manga and anime of the same name, in this card game of deduction, cunning, bluff and mystery, totally luck independent you'll try to find out which one of you has been using the Death Note to perform several killings. There are two game modes: Light and Kira, for simple and advanced play. This game will be released in the beginning of May.
Death Note Investigation Card Game supports 4–8 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 Death Note Investigation Card Game is 30 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 Death Note Investigation Card Game 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.
Death Note Investigation Card Game 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.
Death Note Investigation Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Comic Book / Strip, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Hidden Roles, and Traitor 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 Death Note Investigation Card Game are: Giacomo Santopietro. 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 Death Note Investigation Card Game 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.