Mysterium
2–7 players • ADC Blackfire Entertainment • 2015
- Publisher
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment · Z-Man Games · Lautapelit.fi · Libellud
- First published
- 2015
- Players
- 2–7 players
- Genre
- Card game · Investigation game
How it plays
Mysterium plays 2–7 players.
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Where it came from
Mysterium originated as a 2013 Ukrainian title titled Tajemnicze Domostwo, designed by Oleksandr Nevskiy and Oleg Sidorenko. The game was later reimagined and published internationally in 2015 by Libellud and ADC Blackfire Entertainment. It was conceived as a cooperative deduction game that blends the social mechanics of Dixit with the thematic atmosphere of a classic murder mystery, requiring players to interpret cryptic, surrealist illustrated cards to identify a culprit.
The game is celebrated for its evocative aesthetic, primarily driven by the atmospheric illustrations of Xavier Collette and Igor Burlakov. These artists crafted a dreamlike, Victorian-inspired visual language that allows the silent 'ghost' player to communicate through abstract imagery. Upon its release in 2015, the game received significant critical acclaim for its immersive quality and innovative use of non-verbal communication, quickly establishing itself as a modern staple in the cooperative tabletop genre.
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About Mysterium
Mysterium is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–7 players • ADC Blackfire Entertainment • 2015. It's filed under card game and investigation game. The catalog entry lists semi-cooperative game as its mechanic. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Mysterium?
Mysterium is a board game for 2–7 players, filed under card game and investigation game. The catalog entry lists semi-cooperative game as its mechanic. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — the rulebook is the publisher's to distribute, and their own site is the authoritative source: http://www.libellud.com/en/mysterium-universe/
How many players is Mysterium for?
Mysterium is built for 2–7 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who publishes Mysterium?
Mysterium is published by ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Z-Man Games, Lautapelit.fi and Libellud. The catalog gives its publication year as 2015.
Has Mysterium won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Mysterium lists As d'Or Jeu de l'Année.
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