How to Host a Murder

A Matter of Faxe

8 Players 180 minutes Medium

Role Playing, Secret Unit Deployment, Voting

Deduction, Murder/Mystery

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Description

Get ready for a night of mystery and intrigue with How to Host a Murder: A Matter of Faxe, a classic board game from 1986. In this immersive game, 8 players take on the roles of characters such as Terra Sunder, Major General E. B. Sawtedd, and Lady Melissa N. Lynke, all of whom are part of an archaeological expedition to ancient Mesopotamia. The goal is to uncover the truth behind a murder that takes place during the expedition, and with a playtime of 180 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to dig deep and get to the bottom of things. As you play, you'll use a combination of role-playing, secret unit deployment, and voting to gather clues and piece together the events of the fateful night. With normal complexity rules, this game is easy to learn for anyone familiar with board games, but challenging enough to keep you on your toes. As you navigate the intricate web of alliances and rivalries between characters, you'll need to use your deductive skills to figure out whodunit and why. With its unique blend of deduction, murder, and mystery, How to Host a Murder: A Matter of Faxe is a thrilling game that's sure to keep you and your friends entertained for hours.