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Mystery Games: Der verfluchte Geburtstag
2021
Rules assistance for Mystery Games: Der verfluchte Geburtstag
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for Mystery Games: Der verfluchte Geburtstag
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Mystery Games: Der verfluchte Geburtstag is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand and Markus Brand and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Lady Hampton is planning a party, but a ghost is disrupting the preparation and threatens to drive away the guests. In Mystery Games: Der verfluchte Geburtstag, you must work together to find the key to the drawer in which the ghost is hiding inside this three-story villa. When you have mastered all the challenges presented over the six rounds, which includes information from guests and employees via a supported app, a final test awaits... What's in the Hampton Mansion rooms?!
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- Ravensburger AG
Questions and answers
Mystery Games: Der verfluchte Geburtstag 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 Mystery Games: Der verfluchte Geburtstag is 60–90 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 Mystery Games: Der verfluchte Geburtstag 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.
Mystery Games: Der verfluchte Geburtstag has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Mystery Games: Der verfluchte Geburtstag belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery, Horror, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are 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 Mystery Games: Der verfluchte Geburtstag are: Inka Brand and Markus Brand. 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 Mystery Games: Der verfluchte Geburtstag 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.