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30 Second Mysteries

30 Second Mysteries

University Games · 1995
210 min12+ yrs1.0/5 complexity4.3 BGG#30.248 BGG277Couples
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How do you play 30 Second Mysteries?

From the back of the box: We've created 144 fiendish puzzlers drawn from a wide range of subjects: history, crime, sports, famous people, entertainment, science, even everyday life.

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30 Second Mysteries box art
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From the back of the box:

We've created 144 fiendish puzzlers drawn from a wide range of subjects: history, crime, sports, famous people, entertainment, science, even everyday life. Some are well-known events that are cleverly disguised, others are hilarious twists on fact or fiction - but they all include a mystery worth solving.

The game has more than 1400 clues to help you along, but the fewer clues you use, the faster you win.

How to Play

Object: Solve the mystery first.

  1. Read the case (it's identical for both teams).
  2. Pose the mystery (it has two parts - you'll get clues that gradually reveal your half, the other team gets clues for its half on the back of the card).
  3. Reveal one clue, then ask a question (be careful, don't let your questions reveal what you know).
  4. Continue to reveal clues and ask questions until one team dares to solve the mystery.
  5. If your team solves the mystery you score a point, but if you're wrong, the other team scores.
game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating4.3 / 10
Vibe
Couples
Play time
10 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#30.248
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Q1How much does 30 Second Mysteries cost?
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Q2Where can I buy 30 Second Mysteries cheapest?
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Q3How do you play 30 Second Mysteries?
30 Second Mysteries is a deduction game, for 2 players, taking ~10 minutes. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 30 Second Mysteries — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does 30 Second Mysteries support?
30 Second Mysteries is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of 30 Second Mysteries take?
A game of 30 Second Mysteries takes about 10 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is 30 Second Mysteries for?
30 Second Mysteries is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is 30 Second Mysteries?
30 Second Mysteries has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.0 out of 5.

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