
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,067
- BGG rating
- 6.0
221B Baker Street: The Master Detective Game
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 1975

2021
Rules assistance for Suspect Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 4 players
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Suspect Game is a board game released in 2021 for 4 players, 120–480 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Deduction and Role Playing.
Stories are always dubious around these incidents. Resentment, infatuation, money, ambition—whatever the motivation. Fortune has brought all of you upon this murder case. With everyone professing innocence, it is clear that you cannot have faith in each story. And so to escape your circumstance, you must not be victimized. Perhaps time is better spent divulging the weakness of others. Doesn’t everyone have a secret? Like murder.
Suspect Game supports 4 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 Suspect Game is 120–480 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 Suspect Game for ages 14 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.
Suspect Game 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.
Suspect Game belongs to these categories: Deduction and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Deduction and Role Playing. 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 catalogue lists Suspect Game 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.