
- BGG rank
- BGG #463
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Mysterium
- 2–7 players
- 42 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Mysterium: Prisoner of Time
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Mysterium: Prisoner of Time is an expansion for Tajemnicze Domostwo released in 2018 for 2–7 players, 42 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Oleksandr Nevskiy and Oleg Sidorenko and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Cooperative Game, and Communication Limits.
Містеріум: Полонений часу ("Mysterium: Prisoner of Time") is the second expansion to the board game Mysterium, which introduces players to the streets of a strange town, located near the mysterious estate. Sekretne podszepty is an expansion to Tajemnicze Domostwo adding 78 cards to the base game, including: 12 Location cards, 12 Character cards, 12 Item cards, 42 Dream cards. The new cards are intended to be shuffled into their respective decks from the base game and greatly increase the replayability of Tajemnicze Domostwo. —description from the publisher
Mysterium: Prisoner of Time supports 2–7 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 Mysterium: Prisoner of Time is 42 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 Mysterium: Prisoner of Time 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.
Mysterium: Prisoner of Time has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Mysterium: Prisoner of Time belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Cooperative Game, and Communication Limits. 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 Mysterium: Prisoner of Time are: Oleksandr Nevskiy and Oleg Sidorenko. 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 Mysterium: Prisoner of Time as an expansion for Tajemnicze Domostwo. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Tajemnicze Domostwo to use it. Check that your edition of Tajemnicze Domostwo is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.