# 13 Dead End Drive

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1993
- **BGG Rating**: 6.1
- **BGG Rank**: #5355
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 1.39 / 5
- **Designers**: Andrew S. Berton, David Wyman, Michael Marra
- **Artists**: Michael Gray
- **Publishers**: Bizak, Hasbro, Ideal Board Games, Lansay, Majora, MB Giochi, MB Jeux, MB Juegos, MB peli, MB Spellen, MB Spiele, MB spil (Danish), Milton Bradley, Parker Brothers, Parker Spiele, Winning Moves Games (USA)
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Deduction, Murder / Mystery
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Roll / Spin and Move, Take That

## Verdict
If you love bluffing and a dash of murder‑mystery, 13 Dead End Drive offers fast fun with plenty of double‑crossing.constant bluffingeye‑catching 3D boardmultiple win conditionsdice‑roll luck factormay overwhelm new playersRECOMMENDED

## Description
13 Dead End Drive is a bluffing and deduction game set in a three‑dimensional mansion riddled with deadly traps. 2‑4 players each receive a secret character identity and take turns rolling dice to move two pawns – either their own or an opponent's – across a grid board. When a pawn lands on a trap space, you may trigger the trap only if you hold the matching card, which fuels plenty of deception: you can shove an opponent's pawn toward the exit or park your own on a trap and pretend you won't spring it. Above the fireplace hangs a portrait showing the character cards plus Aunt Agatha; rolling doubles lets you swap the portrait, changing who’s currently under suspicion. Victory can be achieved in three ways: escape the house with your pawn when the wall portrait matches yours, be the last surviving pawn, or have your portrait on the wall when the detective enters the main entrance. The game blends luck (dice rolls), strategy (which pawns to move), and pure poker‑face bluffing, delivering quick 45‑minute rounds. The 3D components add visual charm, while the Take That mechanic ensures no one stays safe for long. Perfect for fans of light, twist‑filled games that also enjoy reading opponents’ tells.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 4 players.

### What is the typical playtime?
About 45 minutes per game.

### How complex is the game?
Light; rules are simple but interaction is high.

### Are the components child‑friendly?
The pawns are small and the 3D house has pointed parts; supervision is advised for young kids.

### Do I need prior bluffing experience?
Not required, though familiarity with deduction/bluff games speeds up learning.

### Are there any expansions or variants?
No official expansions have been released yet.

### How does the portrait win condition work?
If the portrait on the wall matches your character when you exit the house, you win.

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