
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,730
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Long Live the King
- 5–30 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2006

2006
Rules assistance for Krimi Total Fall 5: Der Mythos der Familie
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 8 players

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Krimi Total Fall 5: Der Mythos der Familie is a board game released in 2006 for 8–9 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Jörg Meißner and its main mechanics are Storytelling, Role Playing, and Acting.
Translation: "The myth of the family" A murder mystery game playing in the 1930's in a little town near Chicago. Mobster boss Don Pedro Calliente is earning a fortune by smuggling alcohol. But in the last couple of days a lot of murders happened because of the return of the Morelli brothers. Don Pedro has ordered important members of his family to his house for a secret meeting. The future of the family is at stake... All players (4 male, 4 female + 1 optional m/f) should be dressed up and act out their role to solve the mystery, because one of the guests is the murderer (who is the only person allowed to lie).
Krimi Total Fall 5: Der Mythos der Familie supports 8–9 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 Krimi Total Fall 5: Der Mythos der Familie 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 Krimi Total Fall 5: Der Mythos der Familie 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.
Krimi Total Fall 5: Der Mythos der Familie has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Krimi Total Fall 5: Der Mythos der Familie belongs to these categories: Party Game, Murder / Mystery, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Storytelling, Role Playing, and Acting. 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 Krimi Total Fall 5: Der Mythos der Familie are: Jörg Meißner. 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 Krimi Total Fall 5: Der Mythos der Familie 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.