
- 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

2021
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Hunt A Killer: Murder at the Motel is a board game released in 2021 for 1–5 players, 45–60 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.
Welcome to The Sunset Hotel. Not much has been put into this sleepy, 10-room desert motel until an out-of-town contractor comes along to renovate. Over the course of Julian Foard’s stay, he builds many relationships with the small-town residents, including a romantic one with motel housekeeper Veronica Rodriguez. After Veronica discovers the body of the contractor in one of the rooms, the police suspect her ex-fiancé, an escaped convict, is to blame. However, the housekeeper knows that other guests staying at the motel that weekend could potentially be the killer. Help Veronica bring Julian’s true murderer to justice. Channel your inner detective to investigate the murder at The Sunset Motel. Uncover the potential means and motives of each suspect through clues, puzzles, and physical evidence. Use journal entries, motel security, police reports and more to help guide you through a challenging and immersive experience with tons of twists and turns along the way. Difficulty: 3/5 - Medium -- Description from the publisher
Hunt A Killer: Murder at the Motel 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 Hunt A Killer: Murder at the Motel is 45–60 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 Hunt A Killer: Murder at the Motel 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: Murder at the Motel has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Hunt A Killer: Murder at the Motel 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: Murder at the Motel 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: Murder at the Motel 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.