Paranormal Detectives
- Players
- 2-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 50 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.7 / 5
- Year
- 2019
About the game
A creative cooperative-competitive party game in which one player becomes a ghost trying to communicate the story of their own murder while other players, as Paranormal Detectives, ask open-ended questions to solve the case. The Ghost answers using varied ghostly tools like tarot cards, word puzzles, hangman knots, and drawing through a detective's hand. Asymmetric detective decks and endless story cards create a highly replayable, imaginative deduction experience. A must-try for groups who love acting, creativity, and mystery-solving together.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's editors are big fans of how Paranormal Detectives turns deduction into a genuinely theatrical, laugh-filled experience - the variety of communication methods keeps every session feeling fresh. It strikes a rare balance of cooperative storytelling and competitive guessing that keeps everyone engaged. The included fully cooperative variant adds welcome flexibility for different group dynamics. Success depends heavily on players embracing creativity and roleplay, which may not suit reserved groups.
What we like
- Highly creative, varied communication mechanics.
- Strong replayability with many story cards.
- Blends deduction with theatrical fun.
- Includes a fully cooperative variant.
Keep in mind
- Requires players comfortable with acting and improvisation.
- Ghost role demands cleverness to balance clue-giving.
- Less enjoyable for very reserved or shy groups.
Who it's for
Party and deduction game fans who enjoy acting and creative communication, ages 12+, best for groups of 4-6.
