At a glance
Players: 3–7 · Play time: 45–60 min · Ages: 10+ · Base game · Publisher: Libellud
Mysterium (2025 Refresh) (LIBMYST2501EN)
Mysterium (2025 Refresh) is a board game from Libellud for 3–7 players, playing in 45–60 minutes, recommended for ages 10+.
How it plays
It's 1922, and a ghost haunts Warwick Manor. You and your friends are a team of psychics trying to solve the ghost's murder. The ghost can't speak, so one player plays the ghost and sends the others visions in the form of illustrated cards.
Using those visions, the psychics work out the suspects, locations and weapons, then use one final vision to name the culprit. You have seven hours, from the moment you enter the manor, to solve the mystery. It's a cooperative game of association, discussion and deduction.
For Mysterium's 10th anniversary, Libellud refreshed the game for a family audience, with reworked designs, new illustrations, and redesigned contents and rulebook to keep setup to a minimum.
Saga Table Talk
Great for: Groups of 3 to 7 who enjoy cooperative games and a bit of spooky atmosphere, including families with kids 10 and up.
What a game night feels like: Lots of squinting at beautiful, strange pictures and debating what the ghost could possibly mean, while the ghost sits silently, trying not to react.
If you like this, try: Mysterium Park, Dixit
Teaching tip: Give the ghost role to someone who enjoys creative thinking and can keep a straight face.
FAQ
How many players can play Mysterium (2025 Refresh)?
Mysterium (2025 Refresh) plays with 3–7 players.
How long does Mysterium (2025 Refresh) take?
About 45–60 minutes.
What age is Mysterium (2025 Refresh) for?
Libellud recommends it for ages 10+.
Is Mysterium cooperative?
Yes. The psychics and the ghost all work together to solve the murder.
What's new in the 2025 Refresh?
Reworked designs, new illustrations, and a redesigned rulebook and contents to keep setup short.
How does it compare to Mysterium Park?
Mysterium Park is a shorter standalone game in the same universe, for 2 to 6 players in 30–45 minutes.
