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Misterio
1984
Rules assistance for Misterio
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Misterio
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Misterio is a board game released in 1984 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Pepe Pineda and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Misterio is a simplified version of the Clue game with a fantasy/horror theme. From the box:"Misterio es un juego para detectives de 9 a 99 años, en el que pueden participar de 2 a 6 jugadores. Los hechos se desarrollan en el Castillo de Transilvania cuando un excéntrico aristócrata y la servidumbre que allí vivian, desaparecen en extrañas circunstancias. Los únicos datos que se tienen, están basados en leyendas y supersticiones de las gentes del lugar, sobre los monstruos que en él habitan y que en las noches de luna llena, regresan y atacan a todo aquel que ose vivir allí." The game is about solving the mysterious disappearances by a process of elimination. The winner will be the detective that manages to solve the 3 keys: "Mis" "Te" "Rio".
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Designers
Publishers
- CEFA (Celulosa Fabril S. A.)
- Ruibal Hermanos S.A.
Questions and answers
Misterio 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 Misterio 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 Misterio for ages 9 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.
Misterio has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Misterio belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Misterio are: Pepe Pineda. 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 Misterio 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.