
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,267
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Binomial
- 1–7 players
- 15–25 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2020

2014
Rules assistance for MindMaze: Verzwickte Rätsel – Kriminalfälle
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
MindMaze: Verzwickte Rätsel – Kriminalfälle is a board game released in 2014 for 2–99 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Timofey Bokarev and its main mechanics are Storytelling.
In MindMaze: Verzwickte Rätsel - Kriminalfälle, players take turns asking questions to try to solve criminal mysteries. In general, a referee tells a strange story, then the players must determine why and how the story happened by asking "Yes" or "No" questions, with "Not Important" also being a plausible answer. Players take turns asking questions, with a point being subtracted for each question. Players are awarded points for asking certain key questions that eliminate faux versions of the story. The list of useful key questions is attached to every riddle. This sort of gaming procedure effectively encourages players to develop careful analytical questions and eliminates random questions.
MindMaze: Verzwickte Rätsel – Kriminalfälle supports 2–99 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 MindMaze: Verzwickte Rätsel – Kriminalfälle is 10–30 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 MindMaze: Verzwickte Rätsel – Kriminalfälle for ages 10 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.
MindMaze: Verzwickte Rätsel – Kriminalfälle has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
MindMaze: Verzwickte Rätsel – Kriminalfälle belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are 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 MindMaze: Verzwickte Rätsel – Kriminalfälle are: Timofey Bokarev. 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 MindMaze: Verzwickte Rätsel – Kriminalfälle 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.