
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,458
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Garibaldi: The Escape
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2007

2009
Rules assistance for Mister X
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Mister X is a board game released in 2009 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Gabriele Mari and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, and Memory.
He could escape the Scotland Yard detectives in London, but this time the whole of Europe is on his heels. Will he be able to evade them this time, too? Mister X is a modernized version of Ravensburger's classic Scotland Yard which transfers the manhunt from London to the continent. Mr. X can play new tricks but also the detectives have new actions at their disposal. and this time they know where he is heading! Announced for Essen 2009. Content Break down: 1 game board 1 ticket board 1 ticket bag 6 Pieces 6 Ticket racks 120 Tickets 15 start cards 5 color markers 10 position rings 22 investigation chips 1 checklist 1 visor for Mister X 1 tracker for Mister X Re-implements: Scotland Yard
Mister X 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 Mister X is 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 Mister X 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.
Mister X has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Mister X belongs to these categories: Deduction and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, and Memory. 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 Mister X are: Gabriele Mari. 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 Mister X 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.