Medical Mysteries: NYC Emergency Room

Buffalo Games, Broadway Toys LTD, Cranio Creations · Board game · 2024
7.0 Ludopedia 7.6 BGG 1–4 · best 2 Solo 30–60 min Weight 2.1/5
Buy · from US$ 21.61
7.0 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy cooperative games and medical themes, Medical Mysteries will be a lot of fun.

Highlights
  • Immersion in a doctor's life
  • Varied and engaging challenges
  • Easy to learn and play
Keep in mind
  • Limited replayability
  • Extensive language dependency
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Medical Mysteries: NYC Emergency Room, you and your team are emergency doctors in New York, fighting to save patients with mysterious medical conditions. Each case is a race against time, where you need to examine symptoms, review medical histories, and uncover hidden clues to diagnose and treat before it's too late. The game includes four different cases, each with varying difficulty levels, plus a tutorial that teaches the basic rules. Working together, you'll consult specialists, run tests, and make critical decisions to ensure your patients survive the night. No prior medical knowledge is needed, and the game is easy to learn and play, offering an immersive and challenging experience.

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 REC
4 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Cities: New York (New York, USA) Medical: Hospitals / Clinics Misc: Limited Replayability Occupation: Medic / Doctor / Nurses
Publisher Buffalo Games, Broadway Toys LTD, Cranio Creations, Devir, Identity Games International B.V., IELLO, Korea Boardgames, KOSMOS, Portal Games, ToyRock Oy (TRG Games)
Designer Nicholas Cravotta, Rebecca Bleau

Community

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3,120owners
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51want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can participate?
The game is for 1 to 4 players.
What is the average playtime?
A game lasts between 30 and 60 minutes.
Do you need medical knowledge to play?
No, the game is designed to be accessible without prior medical knowledge.
How many cases are included in the game?
The game includes four main cases and a tutorial.
Is the game hard to learn?
No, the game comes with a tutorial that makes it easy to learn.
Does the game have replayability?
Replayability is limited due to the linear nature of the cases.
Is the game language-dependent?
Yes, the game has extensive language dependency and needs translation to be played.

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