
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,890
- BGG rating
- 7.6
EXIT: The Game – Advent Calendar: The Intergalactic Race
- 1–99 players
- 20–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2024

2017
Rules assistance for EXIT: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express
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EXIT: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express is a board game released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand and Markus Brand and its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game.
Exit: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express is a puzzle game modeled after escape rooms. One murder, eight suspects. By chance, the world-famous private detective Achilles Pussot happens to be on board the train - but he has been knocked out. Can you use his documents to solve the case before the Orient Express reaches Constantinople? An unforgettable, unique gaming experience. Solve all of the puzzles as fast as you can! Can you solve the case before it's too late? Starting with season 3, the Exit series is divided into difficulty levels. "Dead Man on the Orient Express" is categorized at hard level. This game can only be played once. To solve the riddles, you will have to write on, fold, and cut the game materials. This makes it possible to have especially diverse riddles. The paper and cardboard components are recyclable!
EXIT: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express supports 1–4 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 EXIT: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express 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 EXIT: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express 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.
EXIT: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
EXIT: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Deduction 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 EXIT: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express are: Inka Brand and Markus Brand. 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 EXIT: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express 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.