How many players is 5-Minute Mystery?

5-Minute Mystery plays with 1–4 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does 5-Minute Mystery take to play?

A game of 5-Minute Mystery takes 5–30 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is 5-Minute Mystery any good?

5-Minute Mystery rates 7.4/10 from 697 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a murder/mystery / party game game built around cooperative game, deduction, real-time.

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5-Minute Mystery (2020)

1–4 players · 5–30 min · age 8+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Players: 1–4
Play time: 5–30 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 7.4/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 8+ who like murder/mystery games — light complexity, plays in 5–30 min.

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About 5-Minute Mystery

A real-time, co-op, mystery game.

Murder/Mystery Party Game

Mechanics: Cooperative Game, Deduction, Real-Time · Designer: Connor Reid

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5-Minute Mystery FAQ

How many players is 5-Minute Mystery?: 5-Minute Mystery plays with 1–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does 5-Minute Mystery take to play?: A game of 5-Minute Mystery takes 5–30 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is 5-Minute Mystery any good?: 5-Minute Mystery rates 7.4/10 from 697 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a murder/mystery / party game game built around cooperative game, deduction, real-time.