
- 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

2021
Rules assistance for Detective Stories: History Edition – Kaifeng 982
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 1 player

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Detective Stories: History Edition – Kaifeng 982 is a board game released in 2021 for 1–5 players, 90–150 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Alexander Krys, Georgij Shugol, and Irina Misuno and its main mechanics are Deduction.
Betrayal, Insurgents, and a looming war… The discovery of an thousand year old ancient Chinese artifact shines new light on the assassination of Chancellor Lài – an event that changed the fate of the Xi Xia Empire forever. Professor Dan Silvers starts the search for the truth which has been buried since 982 AD. But alone in a foreig country he hits the wall - can you help his investigation from afar? The first in a series of detective games based on historical events which not only history buffs will love. The game is designed as a historical criminal case and requires investigations similar to those carried out by archaeologists in real life. Use the collected evidence and make your own investigation to bring the truth to light. —description from the publisher
Detective Stories: History Edition – Kaifeng 982 supports 1–5 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 Detective Stories: History Edition – Kaifeng 982 is 90–150 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 Detective Stories: History Edition – Kaifeng 982 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.
Detective Stories: History Edition – Kaifeng 982 has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Detective Stories: History Edition – Kaifeng 982 belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Deduction. 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 Detective Stories: History Edition – Kaifeng 982 are: Alexander Krys, Georgij Shugol, and Irina Misuno. 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 Detective Stories: History Edition – Kaifeng 982 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.