Different every time.
New card combinations, different roles and your own connections: every game takes a new turn.
MYSTERY BOARD GAME · ENGLISH EDITION
Ghost
Letters
The truth comes in pictures.
But who at the table is telling it?
The victim’s ghost sends you pictures. Decipher the clues — and discover who you can really trust around the table.
Solve it together or play with secret roles.
2–12players
~30 minper game
14+years
2 modesCo-op & secret roles
WELCOME TO SIDEWOOD
One last message
from beyond the grave.
A murder has shaken this quiet town. The police have found clues — but only three reveal what really happened.
Then something strange happens. Pictures disappear into the victim’s letterbox. Some return as messages from their ghost. What is the victim trying to tell you?
Work it out. The murderer could be sitting beside you.
01 MotiveWhy?02 PlaceWhere?03 MeansHow?
WHY GHOST LETTERS?
Worth more than
just one round.
One table. Plenty of theories.
And always another reason to get together.
Time for one more.
A dose of suspense in around half an hour. Perfect for a quick game — or a whole evening of fresh suspicions.
Made for your group.
Play as a pair or gather a whole table. For curious newcomers and seasoned players, with co-operative play or secret roles.
Mystery meets the uncanny.
The victim’s ghost sends pictures from beyond. Follow the signs through a world of strange clues, sharp instincts and hidden intentions.
THE PICTURES SPEAK. YOU MAKE THE CONNECTIONS.
One picture.
So many possible leads.
Money. A dancer. A snow globe.
What story do you see?
01 / THE MONEYA reason to keep quiet?
What clue do you see?
A bribe, a reward or a secret deal? The meaning comes from the connections you make.
02 / THE BALLERINAOne final performance?
What clue do you see?
A stage, a movement, a memory. The key might be a tiny detail that only one of you spots.
03 / THE SNOW GLOBEA souvenir. But of what?
What clue do you see?
A journey, winter or something fragile? Compare your ideas with the other clues on the table.
Card 1 of 3
These are possible associations, not solutions. The pictures have no fixed meaning.
YOUR FRIENDS. YOUR WAY TO PLAY.
Solve it together.
Or question everyone.
Two players, three or a whole table:
Choose the mode that suits your evening.
CO-OPERATIVE · 2–12 PLAYERS
Your team.
One mystery.
One of you plays the victim’s ghost. The others interpret the pictures it reveals. Together, you try to identify the three true clues.
- One shared goal for everyone.
- Just as playable with two or three.
- Room for wild theories and lively discussions.
With two players, one plays the victim’s ghost and the other investigates.
Find the truth.Together.
SECRET ROLES · 4–12 PLAYERS
Convincing theories.
Hidden intentions.
The detectives want the truth. The murderer and any accomplices want it buried. Who is helping — and who is quietly sending you down the wrong path?
- Read the pictures. Read the people.
- Bluff, debate and build your suspicions.
- Extra roles add new twists to the investigation.
The player acting as the victim’s ghost reveals their role. Everyone else keeps theirs secret.
Not everyone is on your side.
Your role sets your goal. Character cards give you abilities.
From a picture to a breakthrough.
Full game rules- 01
Deal the roles
Choose a mode and set up the clue field. One person plays the victim’s ghost.
- 02
Send your clues
Send clue cards through the letterbox to the victim’s ghost. Put your theories to the test.
- 03
Read the signs
The victim’s ghost reveals relevant pictures. Discuss how they connect to the true clues.
- 04
Find the truth
Which three clues are real? In secret-role mode, your suspicions about the murderer also matter.
INSIDE GHOST LETTERS
150 clues.
Countless theories.
Original cards and components from the English edition.
- 150
- clue cardsPlenty of room for your imagination.
- 14
- secret role cardsWho can you really trust?
- 12
- double-sided character cardsWith special abilities.
Also included: 3 category tokens, 1 letterbox token, 1 walkie-talkie token and the rulebook.
FROM OTHER GAME NIGHTS
Played. Debated.
One more round?
“What I liked most is how involved everyone gets. There’s a proper sense of suspense and intrigue, and the ghost communication through the letterbox is such a clever touch.”
“The rules are simple enough to teach and learn quickly and the cards are good quality.”
Selected excerpts from Amazon customer reviews of the English edition.
FOR YOUR FIRST GAME
A few
questions?
English rulebookSet-up, game modes & special rolesWatch how to playVideo rules with English subtitlesMore about Ghost LettersVisit the official game websiteGhost Letters on BoardGameGeekMeet the board game communityCan we play with just two people?
Yes. Co-operative mode is for 2–12 players. With two, one person plays the victim’s ghost and the other investigates. Secret-role mode is for 4–12 players.
How long does a game take?
About 30 minutes. Allow a little extra time to learn the rules before your first game.
Is Ghost Letters a murder mystery dinner?
Ghost Letters is a standalone mystery and party game played with picture cards. There is no need for costumes or lengthy character preparation. It is all about the connections you make, the clues and — depending on the mode — hidden intentions.
Can we play it more than once?
Yes. This is not a one-off case with a fixed solution. The cards and your ideas create new combinations every time.
What is the difference between roles and characters?
Your role determines your goal. The double-sided character cards add special abilities. The rulebook explains when and how to use them.
Is the game available in other languages?
Yes. Explore the German edition or the French edition, Lettres Fantômes.
ONE TABLE. PLENTY OF THEORIES.
Tonight’s plans?
Trust no one.
Invite your friends. Put the cards on the table.
Sidewood is waiting.