
- BGG rank
- BGG #415
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Awkward Guests: The Walton Case
- 1–8 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2016

Rules assistance for Murdero
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Murdero is a board game released in 2007 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tim Cowles and Lynda Cowles.
Murdero is a fixed deck collectible card game with a Murder Mystery theme. The aim of the game is to complete sets of case cards to solve murders. There are 45 case cards numbered 1 to 5 and 15 action cards in the deck. Action cards alter the gameplay mechanics. Additional decks can be added, and players are encouraged to design their own deck builds by adding or removing case and action cards.
Murdero supports 2–4 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 Murdero 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 Murdero 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.
Murdero has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Murdero belongs to these categories: Card Game and 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 Murdero and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Murdero are: Tim Cowles and Lynda Cowles. 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 Murdero 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.