How many players is Mr. Jack?

Mr. Jack plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 9 and up.

How long does Mr. Jack take to play?

A game of Mr. Jack takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Mr. Jack any good?

Mr. Jack rates 7.0/10 from 15,659 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / murder/mystery game built around drafting, grid movement, variable player powers.

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Mr. Jack (2006)

2 players · 30 min · age 9+ · ★ 7.0 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 30 min
Age: 9+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 7.0/10

Best for 2 players aged 9+ who like deduction games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Mr. Jack

The investigator tries to eliminate suspects while Jack tries to escape and hide.

Deduction Murder/Mystery

Mechanics: Drafting, Grid Movement, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Bruno Cathala, Ludovic Maublanc

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Mr. Jack FAQ

How many players is Mr. Jack?: Mr. Jack plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 9 and up.
How long does Mr. Jack take to play?: A game of Mr. Jack takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Mr. Jack any good?: Mr. Jack rates 7.0/10 from 15,659 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / murder/mystery game built around drafting, grid movement, variable player powers.