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Mortum: Medieval Detective

Jet Games Studio, Lavka Games, Arcane Wonders · Board game · 2021
6.5 Ludopedia
7.2 BoardGameGeek
1–6 · best 2
Solo
120–180 min
Weight 2.2/5
Year 2021
Minimum age 12+
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6.5 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BoardGameGeek
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

For fans of medieval mysteries with dark fantasy twists and player agency. The investigative immersion that actually makes you think is the highlight.

Highlights
  • Branching narrative full of choices
  • Immersive dark medieval atmosphere
  • Challenging deduction mechanics
  • Good replayability with different scenarios
Keep in mind
  • Long playtime (3h+ per case)
  • Language dependent (needs translation)
  • Can be complex for beginners
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Mortum: Medieval Detective is an immersive cooperative investigation experience set in a grim world inspired by medieval Europe. You and your friends play as agents of a secret organization, unraveling mysterious crimes where legends and superstitions come to life. With three interconnected scenarios (each lasting up to 3 hours), the game offers total freedom: choose aggressive or subtle approaches, surveil locations, interrogate suspects, and gather clues. Every decision changes the story's course. The card system (representing locations, witnesses, or evidence) creates a unique deductive puzzle each game. Prepare for nights of suspense, plot twists, and plenty of logical reasoning – but beware, not everything is as it seems in this game where medieval folklore hides deadly secrets.

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

2 videos

In English

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–6 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC
5 OK
6 OK

Soundtrack

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Cooperative Game Deduction Storytelling

Categories

Adventure Deduction Fantasy Murder / Mystery

Families

Crowdfunding: Spieleschmiede Misc: LongPack Games Theme: Mystery / Crime
Publisher Jet Games Studio, Lavka Games, Arcane Wonders, G3, GateOnGames, Gen-X Games (GenX), Grimspire, Korea Boardgames, Origames, Rexhry
Designer Sergey Minevich
Artist Igor Burlakov, Igor Savchenko

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

2,536owners
718wishlist
57want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players is it best with?
Works great with 3-4 players. With 6 it can get a bit chaotic but is playable.
Does it need a GM?
Nope! It's fully cooperative - the game itself reveals clues as you investigate.
Can it be played solo?
Yes, but it's better to control 2-3 agents alone. The experience is richer with multiple perspectives.
Is there an official English version?
Yes, the game was originally published in English.
What's the minimum recommended age?
14+ due to dark themes and complexity. Mystery-loving teens will enjoy it.
Do scenarios need to be played in order?
Not strictly, but there's an ongoing narrative that's richer if played sequentially.

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