In this game, players take on the roles of psychics working together to solve the mystery of a murder that took place in a haunted mansion.
The game components include a game board depicting the mansion, character cards, location cards, and a deck of vision cards featuring abstract artwork. One player takes on the role of the ghost of the murder victim, while the other players are psychics trying to interpret the ghost's visions to uncover clues about the murder.
At the beginning of the game, the ghost player gives each psychic a set of vision cards, which they use to communicate clues about the suspects, locations, and murder weapons. The psychics must then interpret these visions and collaborate to identify the correct suspect, location, and murder weapon before time runs out.
The ghost player communicates with the psychics using only the vision cards, which feature surreal and abstract artwork that can be interpreted in various ways. The challenge for the psychics is to decipher the meaning behind the visions and make informed guesses based on the clues provided by the ghost.
"Mysterium" is known for its immersive theme, atmospheric artwork, and cooperative gameplay mechanics. It encourages players to think critically, communicate effectively, and work together to solve the mystery, making it an ideal choice for fans of deduction and mystery-solving games.