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How to Host a Murder: Grapes of Frath
1985
Rules assistance for How to Host a Murder: Grapes of Frath
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 8 players
- 180 min
- 18+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for How to Host a Murder: Grapes of Frath
For 8 players
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How to Host a Murder: Grapes of Frath is a board game released in 1985 for 8 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Robert R. Johnson and Anne L. Johnson and its main mechanics are Role Playing.
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About the game
THE GRAPES OF FRATH Motor Yacht Le Voyeur: As Archibald Frath's guest aboard Le Voyeur, you will be interested to know some of the details of the yacht and the cruise you will be making aboard her. Le Voyeur is 142 feet in length, with modern facilities and luxuriously appointed throughout. She has eight guest staterooms, four to port and four to starboard, with Frath's stateroom aft. The Grand Salon and the canopied On Deck Lounge are the center of social activities on board. The yacht carries a crew of twenty-two under the command of Captain DeMeirre, a master seaman whose exploits in the Mediterranean are legendary. Equally famous is the ship's fare, concocted by a galley staff of seven, overseen by Master Chef Francois Pigout. Guests will board the yacht in Monte Carlo on 5 June 1928, between 9:30 a.m. and noon. Luncheon will be served in the On Deck Lounge at 12:30 p.m. and the yacht will depart at 2:00 p.m. CHARACTERS Cosette LeTorchier, Daimon R. Foreva, Donna Mata Tomei, Holden Von Piston, Captain Mal DeMeirre, Mona F'Amour, Sasha Sonovabich, and Upton Yors.
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How to Host a Murder: Grapes of Frath supports 8 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for How to Host a Murder: Grapes of Frath is 180 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 How to Host a Murder: Grapes of Frath for ages 18 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.
How to Host a Murder: Grapes of Frath 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.
How to Host a Murder: Grapes of Frath belongs to these categories: Deduction and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Role Playing. 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 How to Host a Murder: Grapes of Frath are: Robert R. Johnson and Anne L. Johnson. 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 How to Host a Murder: Grapes of Frath 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.