- BGG rank
- BGG #3,849
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Mortum: Medieval Detective
2021
Rules assistance for Mortum: Medieval Detective
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 120–180 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Mortum: Medieval Detective
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Mortum: Medieval Detective is a board game released in 2021 for 1–6 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Sergey Minevich and its main mechanics are Deduction, Storytelling, and Cooperative Game.
About the game
Mortum: Medieval Detective is a game of deduction and adventures that takes place in a grim world shaped in the image of medieval Europe, with its legends, superstitions and fears coming to life. Take on the roles of secret organization agents and investigate mysterious and thrilling events. You will solve mysteries and encounter fascinating characters in the course of three exciting scenarios, all part of a single storyline. Each case requires up to three hours to play. You are free to explore the world of Mortum in any way you like, depending on which agents you chose. Put objects under surveillance or send agents to secretly search or interact with them in many other ways. Gather information by interrogating suspects or talking to them. Choose your own way to advance through the game, either using the "kick in the door" approach or by being stealthy and discrete, trying to avoid unwanted attention. During each turn, a player chooses one of the cards available this turn. These cards can represent a Clue, a Location, Witness Interrogation, etc. Using the cards and Special Action, which were received during investigation, a player discovers what actually happened. Only you and the choices you make decide how the events will unfold in the end. Tread carefully, and welcome to Mortum!
Designers
Publishers
- Korea Boardgames
- Rexhry
- G3
- Lavka Games
- Gen-X Games (GenX)
- Origames
- GateOnGames
- Arcane Wonders
- Grimspire
- Jet Games Studio
Questions and answers
Mortum: Medieval Detective supports 1–6 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 Mortum: Medieval Detective is 120–180 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 Mortum: Medieval Detective 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.
Mortum: Medieval Detective has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Mortum: Medieval Detective belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Storytelling, and Cooperative Game. 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 Mortum: Medieval Detective are: Sergey Minevich. 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 Mortum: Medieval Detective 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.