How many players is Mystery of the Abbey?

Mystery of the Abbey plays with 3–6 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Mystery of the Abbey take to play?

A game of Mystery of the Abbey takes 60–90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Mystery of the Abbey any good?

Mystery of the Abbey rates 6.5/10 from 7,718 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / medieval game built around area movement, dice rolling, events.

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Mystery of the Abbey (1995)

3–6 players · 60–90 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players: 3–6
Play time: 60–90 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.5/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 8+ who like deduction games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60–90 min.

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About Mystery of the Abbey

Murder in medieval France. Explore stone halls. Examine clues. Find the culprit.

Deduction Medieval Murder/Mystery Religious

Mechanics: Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Events, Hand Management, Paper-and-Pencil, Set Collection · Designer: Bruno Faidutti, Serge Laget

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Mystery of the Abbey FAQ

How many players is Mystery of the Abbey?: Mystery of the Abbey plays with 3–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Mystery of the Abbey take to play?: A game of Mystery of the Abbey takes 60–90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Mystery of the Abbey any good?: Mystery of the Abbey rates 6.5/10 from 7,718 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / medieval game built around area movement, dice rolling, events.