THE NAME OF THE ROSE - A BOARD GAME BASED ON UMBERTO ECO'S FAMOUS NOVEL

Game Overview
Number of Players: 2-4
Average Game Duration: 90-120 minutes
Recommended Age: 12+
Condition: Used in good condition. Specific details can be clarified on a case-by-case basis.
Language: German but TOTALLY INDIPENDENT - Possibility to have the rules on your language (ask for it!)

Game Components

• Board: The board represents the monastery with its various rooms and areas, such as the library, the scriptorium, and the monks' cells.
• Character Cards: Each player receives a character card that identifies their secret role in the monastery.
• Tokens: Various tokens represent clues, characters, and other game elements.
• Event Cards: These cards introduce various events that affect the course of the game, adding elements of surprise and challenge.
• Figures: Monk figures that players move around the board to investigate.

Game Mechanics

• Deduction: Players must gather clues and use logical reasoning to identify the murderer.
• Movement and Actions: Players move their figures within the monastery to gather information, interrogate other monks, and discover new clues.
• Time Management: The game is structured in days, with limited actions that can be performed each day, increasing the pressure on players to solve the mystery quickly.
• Player Interaction: Players can collaborate or mislead each other, trying to confuse opponents about their secret identities.

Setting
Set in a dark medieval monastery during the 14th century, the game captures the atmosphere of the novel, with intrigue, mysteries, and religious tensions. Players must navigate a web of secrets and lies to uncover the truth behind the murders.

Objectives
The main goal of the game is to solve the murder mystery before time runs out. Players must gather enough clues to identify the culprit and present their accusations. The first player to correctly identify the murderer wins the game.

The Name of the Rose is appreciated for its strategic depth, fidelity to the atmosphere of the novel, and the intense engagement it requires from players. It is an excellent choice for those who enjoy investigative games and historical settings.

GPRS INFORMATION

Ravensburger Spieleverlag GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Straße 1
88214 Ravensburg
Germania
Email: info@ravensburger.de