- BGG rank
- BGG #5,117
- BGG rating
- 7.0
One Round?
- 2–12 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,303
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Perfect Murder
2026
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- 2 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
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Perfect Murder is a board game released in 2026 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tobias Tesar and its main mechanics are Deduction, Roles with Asymmetric Information, and Multi-Use Cards.
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About the game
A murder shocks the mansion – but who is behind it? In this duel for two players, one side takes on the role of the murderer, the other that of the detective. At the beginning, the murderer secretly decides which suspect committed the crime, which weapon was used, and through which of the eight rooms the mansion was entered. The detective tries to uncover all three secrets within eight rounds by playing cards, cleverly combining information, and ruling out false leads. Meanwhile, the murderer actively works against them, covering up traces and laying misleading clues. The result is a suspenseful deduction game full of bluffing and logic for two players aged 10 and up. —description from the designer
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Perfect Murder supports 2 players 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 Perfect Murder 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 Perfect Murder 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.
Perfect Murder has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Perfect Murder belongs to these categories: Deduction and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Roles with Asymmetric Information, and Multi-Use Cards. 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 Perfect Murder are: Tobias Tesar. 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 Perfect Murder 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.