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The Murder at Cthulhu Manor
2019
Rules assistance for The Murder at Cthulhu Manor
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 7–9 players
- 120–180 min
- 15+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 7 players
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The Murder at Cthulhu Manor is a board game released in 2019 for 7–9 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by Ryo Kawakami and its main mechanics are Deduction, Negotiation, and Alliances.
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About the game
After conducting a séance in an old mansion, the medium in charge of establishing contact with the afterlife, who claims to be a descendant of witches, appears dead in the basement of the building. The suspects in the murder are the participants in the meeting: a university professor, a painter, the chauffeur of the house, the man of the mansion and five other assistants. Do the strange legends about monsters capable of controlling humans that are still transmitted in the region have something to do with it? This original game from Japanese lands swells the catalogs of the murder mystery genre, increasingly widespread in the international recreational arena. What is a murder mystery? In this deductive genre, each player plays the role of a character with the dual purpose of clarifying a mystery and simultaneously achieving their own goals. The investigation, the negotiations with the rest of the cast and the exchange of information are fundamental pieces to solve the crime, but we must not forget that the murderer is one of you. You cannot believe everything they tell you, but neither can you win without trusting someone ... Enjoy this unique experience that, although used only once, will leave you wanting more.
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Questions and answers
The Murder at Cthulhu Manor supports 7–9 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 The Murder at Cthulhu Manor is 120–180 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 The Murder at Cthulhu Manor for ages 15 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.
The Murder at Cthulhu Manor 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.
The Murder at Cthulhu Manor belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Negotiation, and Alliances. 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 The Murder at Cthulhu Manor are: Ryo Kawakami. 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 The Murder at Cthulhu Manor 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.