
- BGG rank
- BGG #80
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Mansions of Madness: Second Edition
- 1–5 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Murder in Greenrock Village: Theatre
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Murder in Greenrock Village: Theatre is a board game released in 2009 for 1 player, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up.
Nothing very much ever disturbes the peace of Greenrock Village, or so it would seem. What makes the news here is a calf being born, or one of the villagers catching a chill. That is, until today, the day when those grizzly murders took place... Choose one of the 50 scenarios, place all 25 tiles into the murder grid, according to the clues in your chosen scenario. If you've sifted through the clues correctly, you'll be able to answer the question posed in the scenario by looking down the relevant vertical column and seeing which of the tiles belong together.
Murder in Greenrock Village: Theatre supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Murder in Greenrock Village: Theatre is 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 Murder in Greenrock Village: Theatre 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.
Murder in Greenrock Village: Theatre has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Murder in Greenrock Village: Theatre belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Murder in Greenrock Village: Theatre and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Murder in Greenrock Village: Theatre 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.