
- BGG rank
- BGG #650
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Detective: City of Angels
- 1–5 players
- 30–150 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Minuit, Meurtre en Mer: Le Jour et la Nuit
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Minuit, Meurtre en Mer: Le Jour et la Nuit is an expansion for Minuit, Meurtre en Mer released in 2019 for 2–6 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alain Luttringer and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Paper-and-Pencil, and Action Points.
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Minuit, Meurtre en Mer: Le Jour et la Nuit supports 2–6 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 Minuit, Meurtre en Mer: Le Jour et la Nuit 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 Minuit, Meurtre en Mer: Le Jour et la Nuit for ages 12 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.
Minuit, Meurtre en Mer: Le Jour et la Nuit has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Minuit, Meurtre en Mer: Le Jour et la Nuit belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Paper-and-Pencil, and Action Points. 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 Minuit, Meurtre en Mer: Le Jour et la Nuit are: Alain Luttringer. 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 Minuit, Meurtre en Mer: Le Jour et la Nuit as an expansion for Minuit, Meurtre en Mer. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Minuit, Meurtre en Mer to use it. Check that your edition of Minuit, Meurtre en Mer is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.