
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,155
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Hunt A Killer: Nancy Drew – Mystery at Magnolia Gardens
- 1–99 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2021

2023
Rules assistance for Hunt A Killer: Homicide at the Heist
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Hunt A Killer: Homicide at the Heist is a board game released in 2023 for 1–6 players, 30–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by K.C. Chaney and its main mechanics are Deduction, Paper-and-Pencil, and Storytelling.
When Nicky Wagner, a safecracker prodigy, is killed during a high-stakes diamond heist, his brother, Vincent, reaches out to you to catch the murderer and find the missing diamond. You will assume the role of a private investigator trying to uncover the truth about what went wrong during the heist at the Pendersen Auction House and who could have sabotaged the plan. Along the way, you’ll investigate suspects, string together clues, and crack a few codes to unravel the mystery, find the missing diamond, and bring a killer to justice. Difficulty: 2/5 —description from publisher
Hunt A Killer: Homicide at the Heist supports 1–6 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 Hunt A Killer: Homicide at the Heist is 30–180 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 Hunt A Killer: Homicide at the Heist 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.
Hunt A Killer: Homicide at the Heist belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Paper-and-Pencil, and Storytelling. 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 Hunt A Killer: Homicide at the Heist are: K.C. Chaney. 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 Hunt A Killer: Homicide at the Heist 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.