{"product_id":"the-estate-divided-a-4-8-player-murder-mystery-card-game","title":"The Estate Divided | A 4-8 Player Murder Mystery Card Game Revolving Deception, Power \u0026 Inheritance","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"386\" data-start=\"56\"\u003eThe Estate Divided is a strategic social deduction card game where secrets, lies, and manipulation decide who inherits a powerful family fortune. Perfect for fans of murder mystery games, party strategy games, and social deception games, players must uncover a hidden murderer while protecting their own dark secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"731\" data-start=\"388\"\u003eIn this\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehigh-tension deduction game, every player has something to hide. The estate’s patriarch is dead, the inheritance is up for grabs, and one of the heirs is responsible for the murder. Through negotiation, accusation, and psychological strategy, players must gather evidence and expose the killer before their own crimes are revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"733\"\u003eIf the murderer is convicted, the player with the highest reputation wins the estate. But if the murderer survives… they take everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"879\" data-start=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"881\" data-section-id=\"1epxbp1\"\u003eHow to Play The Estate Divided\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"937\" data-start=\"915\" data-section-id=\"62hnis\"\u003e1. Your Objectives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"938\"\u003eEvery player enters the game with\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003etwo conflicting goals:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1123\" data-start=\"1000\"\u003e•\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eExpose the murderer and help secure their conviction.\u003cbr data-end=\"1062\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003e• Keep your own secret crime hidden from the other heirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1193\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003eIf you are secretly the Murderer, your only objective is simple:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003eAvoid conviction at all costs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1271\" data-start=\"1236\" data-section-id=\"maafnh\"\u003e2. What Each Player Starts With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1325\" data-start=\"1273\"\u003eAt the beginning of the game, every player receives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003e• 1 Persona Card (Face-Up)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Your public identity and special ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1441\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003e• 1 Secret Crime Card (Face-Down)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Your hidden crime that must remain secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1556\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1514\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003e• 2 Reputation Points\u003c\/strong\u003e – Your public standing among the heirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003e• 1 Leverage Card\u003c\/strong\u003e – Information you can use to force revelations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1670\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003eTwo central decks drive the investigation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1719\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e• Evidence Deck\u003c\/strong\u003e – Clues about the murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1778\" data-start=\"1722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1736\" data-start=\"1722\"\u003e• Event Deck\u003c\/strong\u003e – Unexpected twists that change the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1783\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1785\" data-section-id=\"t9bwfm\"\u003e3. Game Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1868\" data-start=\"1807\"\u003e1. Shuffle and deal 1 Persona card face-up to each player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1872\"\u003e2. Shuffle and deal 1 Secret Crime card face-down to each player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2004\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003e3. Give each player 2 Reputation and 1 Leverage card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2008\"\u003e4. Shuffle the Evidence and Event decks separately and place them in the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2131\" data-start=\"2095\"\u003eThe investigation is ready to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2136\" data-start=\"2133\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2156\" data-start=\"2138\" data-section-id=\"174ewyr\"\u003e4. Game Rounds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2190\" data-start=\"2158\"\u003eEach round follows three phases:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2192\"\u003eEvidence Reveal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2306\" data-start=\"2213\"\u003eReveal one Evidence card.\u003cbr data-end=\"2245\" data-start=\"2242\"\u003ePlayers discuss what the clue might mean for two minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2325\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003eEvent Reveal\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2404\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003eReveal one Event card that introduces new rules, twists, or opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2440\" data-start=\"2406\"\u003eOpen Discussion \u0026amp; Negotiation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2490\" data-start=\"2441\"\u003eFor\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e5–7 minutes, players can freely interact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2546\" data-start=\"2492\"\u003eThere are no turns during discussion. Players may:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2568\" data-start=\"2550\"\u003e• Accuse other heirs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2588\" data-start=\"2571\"\u003e• Defend themselves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2616\" data-start=\"2591\"\u003e• Share or hide information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2629\" data-start=\"2619\"\u003e• Make deals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2632\"\u003e• Negotiate alliances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2666\" data-start=\"2654\"\u003e• Lie or bluff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2735\" data-start=\"2668\"\u003eThis is where alliances break, secrets slip, and suspicion spreads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2740\" data-start=\"2737\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2764\" data-start=\"2742\" data-section-id=\"12ykran\"\u003e5. Exposing Crimes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2822\" data-start=\"2766\"\u003eIf a player\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003epublicly reveals another player’s crime:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2861\" data-start=\"2826\"\u003e• The exposer \u003cem\u003egains \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2861\" data-start=\"2838\"\u003e+1 Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2905\" data-start=\"2864\"\u003e• The exposed player \u003cem\u003eloses \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2905\" data-start=\"2883\"\u003e1 Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3051\" data-start=\"2907\"\u003eHowever, if your crime becomes public, you immediately lose 1 Reputation and can no longer win the game, even if the murderer is caught.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3056\" data-start=\"3053\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3079\" data-start=\"3058\" data-section-id=\"l08far\"\u003e6. Using Leverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3132\" data-start=\"3081\"\u003eLeverage cards represent dangerous information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3234\" data-start=\"3134\"\u003eYou gain leverage when a player privately reveals their Secret Crime to you during negotiations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3318\" data-start=\"3236\"\u003eSpend 1 Leverage card to force that player to publicly reveal their crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3328\" data-start=\"3320\"\u003eResults:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3398\" data-start=\"3332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3359\" data-start=\"3332\"\u003e• If the crime is Murder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediate conviction. The game ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3486\" data-start=\"3401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3431\" data-start=\"3401\"\u003e• If the player is innocent:\u003c\/strong\u003e You made a false accusation and\u003cstrong\u003e lose 1 Reputation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3556\" data-start=\"3488\"\u003eLeverage creates powerful blackmail opportunities... and risky gambles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3561\" data-start=\"3558\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3588\" data-start=\"3563\" data-section-id=\"1wcw8wd\"\u003e7. Formal Accusations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3667\" data-start=\"3590\"\u003eAt any time during discussion, a player may call for a Formal Accusation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3728\" data-start=\"3669\"\u003eThe group votes, and\u003cstrong\u003e a majority is required\u003c\/strong\u003e to proceed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3773\" data-start=\"3730\"\u003eThe accused must reveal their Secret Crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3849\" data-start=\"3775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3802\" data-start=\"3775\"\u003eIf the crime is Murder:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3805\" data-start=\"3802\"\u003eThe murderer is convicted and the game ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3881\" data-start=\"3851\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3881\" data-start=\"3851\"\u003eIf the player is innocent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3921\" data-start=\"3885\"\u003e• The accuser \u003cem\u003eloses \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3919\" data-start=\"3897\"\u003e1 Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3960\" data-start=\"3924\"\u003e• The accused \u003cem\u003egains \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3958\" data-start=\"3936\"\u003e1 Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4010\" data-start=\"3963\"\u003e• The accused receives immunity for one round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4076\" data-start=\"4012\"\u003eIf\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003etwo false accusations occur, the game automatically ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4132\" data-start=\"4078\"\u003ePlayers with\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e0 Reputation cannot call accusations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4137\" data-start=\"4134\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4164\" data-start=\"4139\" data-section-id=\"4jgndx\"\u003e8. Winning The Estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4197\" data-start=\"4166\"\u003eThere are two possible endings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4307\" data-start=\"4199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4231\" data-start=\"4199\"\u003eIf the Murderer is Convicted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4234\" data-start=\"4231\"\u003eThe eligible player with the highest Reputation wins the inheritance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4380\" data-start=\"4309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4337\" data-start=\"4309\"\u003eIf the Murderer Survives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4340\" data-start=\"4337\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMurderer wins the entire estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4484\" data-start=\"4382\"\u003eImportant:\u003cbr data-end=\"4395\" data-start=\"4392\"\u003eAny player whose Secret Crime was exposed cannot win, even if the murderer is caught.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4489\" data-start=\"4486\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4528\" data-start=\"4491\" data-section-id=\"1enzqdo\"\u003eWhy Players Love The Estate Divided\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4571\" data-start=\"4532\"\u003e• Strategic social deduction gameplay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4620\" data-start=\"4574\"\u003e• Intense negotiation and bluffing mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4660\" data-start=\"4623\"\u003e• Perfect murder mystery party game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4722\" data-start=\"4663\"\u003e• High replayability with hidden roles and dynamic events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4779\" data-start=\"4725\"\u003e• Ideal for game nights, parties, and mystery lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4852\" data-start=\"4781\"\u003eEvery game creates a new story of betrayal, manipulation, and ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"4857\" data-start=\"4854\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4872\" data-start=\"4859\" data-section-id=\"1e0eqb2\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4910\" data-start=\"4876\"\u003e• Fans of social deduction games\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4973\" data-start=\"4913\"\u003e• Players who enjoy mystery and murder investigation games\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5031\" data-start=\"4976\"\u003e• Groups who love strategy, bluffing, and negotiation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5081\" data-start=\"5034\"\u003e• Game nights, parties, and family gatherings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"5086\" data-start=\"5083\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5159\" data-start=\"5088\"\u003eThe Estate Divided turns every table into a battlefield of secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5216\" data-start=\"5161\"\u003eTrust no one.\u003cbr data-end=\"5177\" data-start=\"5174\"\u003eExpose the killer.\u003cbr data-end=\"5198\" data-start=\"5195\"\u003eProtect your past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5268\" data-start=\"5218\"\u003eBecause only one heir will inherit the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"5268\" data-start=\"5218\"\u003eHow you'll receive this game:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive this PDF in your email immediately after purchase!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Quick Player Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Reputation \u0026amp; Leverage Mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Player Summary Reference Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Round \u0026amp; Game Flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Game cards, including 15 evidence cards, 10 event cards, 1\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e5 secret crime cards, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e8 persona cards, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e4 reputation cards, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e20 leverage cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obscura Mystery Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47782874611904,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/5272\/9280\/files\/FullSizeRender_6fc7eb41-a12a-447c-b651-b951ca963490.jpg?v=1773854380","url":"https:\/\/obscuramysterygames.com\/en-au\/products\/the-estate-divided-a-4-8-player-murder-mystery-card-game","provider":"Obscura Mystery Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}