
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,014
- BGG rating
- 6.5
50 Clues: Dead or Alive
- 1–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021

2023
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Who Killed Mia? is a board game released in 2023 for 1–99 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
When mega-influencer Mia Star gets murdered during a livestream to her fans, millions of viewers question who did it? It's up to you, the private investigators, to help solve the case. Use your smartphone to hack into Mia's online accounts, watch the livestream of the murder, and solve the puzzle to exonerate suspects and find the perpetrator. It's a killer game to play at dinner parties, with your college friends, or at your (adult) family gathering — guaranteed. Don't leave this case unsolved. Use your smartphone, the physical evidence, and your wits to solve 3 packs of evidence — physical and digital — to find out Who Killed Mia. This murder mystery is intended for players 17+. —description from the publisher
Who Killed Mia? supports 1–99 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 Who Killed Mia? is 60–120 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 Who Killed Mia? for ages 17 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.
Who Killed Mia? has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Who Killed Mia? belongs to these categories: Party Game, Mature / Adult, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Cooperative Game, and Solo / Solitaire 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 catalogue lists Who Killed Mia? 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.