Mysterium: Hidden Motive

About this expansion

Mysterium: Hidden Motive is a 2018 expansion for 2–7 players, with a playing time of 42 minutes, that takes the investigation beyond finding the killer.

In this expansion, the focus shifts to the dramatic events surrounding the main characters of Mysterium. The truth may involve revenge, jealousy, betrayal, or simply an accident, inviting players to look deeper into what happened and why.

Hidden Motive expands the story with a dedicated set of motive cards and the screen needed for the ghost. These components support a new layer of mystery as players work to unravel the hidden reasons behind the events at the heart of the game.

• Designed for 2–7 players
• Approximately 42 minutes of play time
• Released in 2018
• Includes 1 ghost’s screen and 24 motive cards

Rather than stopping once the killer is identified, Mysterium: Hidden Motive asks players to uncover the truth behind the characters’ dramatic experiences. Its themes of revenge, jealousy, betrayal, and accident provide several possible explanations for the events that need to be understood.

With its compact component set and story-focused premise, this expansion adds another question to the investigation: what was the hidden motive? Use the included motive cards and ghost’s screen to explore the circumstances behind the mystery and go beyond the crime itself.