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Murder of Crows
2012
Rules assistance for Murder of Crows
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Murder of Crows
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Murder of Crows is a board game released in 2012 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Thomas Denmark and Eduardo Baraf and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
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About the game
Murder of Crows invites you to be the first player to spell "murder" – but thankfully you don't have to use crow carcasses to do it. Instead you're spelling the word with letter cards from your hand. Each player starts with five cards in hand, and on a turn a player either (a) draws two cards or (b) draws one card and plays one card. In addition to the Wild Crow card, which can do just about anything, cards come in five letters, each with a special power that takes place when you play that card: M – Misplace: Take one card from a player's murder – that is, his collection of cards on the table – and add it to your hand. U – Uncover: All players reveal their hands and you take any one card and add it to your hand. R – Reap: Draw one additional card. D – Drain: Choose one letter. All players discard one of those letters from play, if possible. E – Expel: Everyone discards their hand and draws three new cards. When an opponent's card would affect you, you can discard a card of matching crow power – as indicated in the top left corner of the card – to be immune from the action.
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- Atlas Games
Questions and answers
Murder of Crows supports 2–5 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 Murder of Crows is 20 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 of Crows for ages 13 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 of Crows has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Murder of Crows belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word Game, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. 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 Murder of Crows are: Thomas Denmark and Eduardo Baraf. 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 Murder of Crows 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.