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Epäillyt
2009
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Epäillyt
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Epäillyt is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Kimmo Sorsamo and its main mechanics are Memory and Action Points.
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About the game
Epäillyt (The Suspects) is a detective game located in Helsinki in 1930s. Players try to solve which three of the twelve characters in the game have committed a murder. There are three categories of characters (wealthy men, women, and laborers), and one guilty character is found in each of the categories. The piquancy of the game is that Epäillyt has clear beginning, middle, and end phases. It is important to collect alibi and clue tiles in the beginning, and when entering the middle phase, players use the information they have gained as a medium of exchange to gain more information. In the end phase, the success lies in positioning one's detective pieces correctly and being able to manage the first phases of the game better that the other players. This game was published in Finland in 2009. The German edition located in old Dresden is coming in 2010!
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Questions and answers
Epäillyt supports 2–4 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 Epäillyt is 60 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 Epäillyt for ages 9 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.
Epäillyt has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Epäillyt belongs to these categories: Deduction and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Memory and Action Points. 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 Epäillyt are: Kimmo Sorsamo. 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 Epäillyt 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.