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Hunt A Killer: Nancy Drew – Mystery at Magnolia Gardens
2021
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- 1–99 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 1 player
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Hunt A Killer: Nancy Drew – Mystery at Magnolia Gardens is a board game released in 2021 for 1–99 players, 60–90 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.
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About the game
When Nancy Drew begins to investigate a potential poisoning at the botanical garden known as Magnolia Gardens, she soon becomes poisoned herself. In the small window before her symptoms take hold, Nancy manages to collect all of the evidence the player will need, and to interview the potential suspects. Someone at Magnolia Gardens is using the facility’s dangerous plants for nefarious purposes, and Nancy needs your help to find out who before the culprit strikes again. To unearth the culprit, the player must figure out which suspect had the means, motive, and opportunity to commit the crime. Difficulty: 2/5 - Medium
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Questions and answers
Hunt A Killer: Nancy Drew – Mystery at Magnolia Gardens supports 1–99 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: Nancy Drew – Mystery at Magnolia Gardens is 60–90 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: Nancy Drew – Mystery at Magnolia Gardens 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: Nancy Drew – Mystery at Magnolia Gardens 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.
Hunt A Killer: Nancy Drew – Mystery at Magnolia Gardens 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: Nancy Drew – Mystery at Magnolia Gardens 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: Nancy Drew – Mystery at Magnolia Gardens 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.