Alibis

Allplay · Board game · 2025
Ludopedia 7.2 BGG 2–6 · best 6 20 min Weight 1.3/5
Buy · from US$ 15.99
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A fast-paced cooperative deduction game that is perfect for gathering your crew.

Highlights
  • Quick and fun deduction
  • Great for groups
  • Brilliant association mechanic
  • Compact and portable
Keep in mind
  • Requires careful communication
  • Can be tricky for beginners
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get your detective hat on because a crime has been committed and you need to solve this puzzle! In Alibis, the fun revolves around a lineup of extremely suspicious supervillains. The big challenge is that you and your friends must work together as a team to identify the true culprit of the story. But hold on, it's not that simple!

The game begins with each player secretly receiving information about two suspects who are actually innocent. The goal is for the group, cooperatively, to associate these two characters with a single clue consisting of just one word. If everyone can make that mental connection and land on the same word, congratulations: you've found the culprit!

However, the path to victory is full of mental traps. The real danger here is communication error: your single-word clue might be so ambiguous that it points to another player's villain instead of focusing on the actual culprit. It's a game of pure word association, where silence or a poorly chosen word can ruin the entire group's investigation. It's fast, straight to the point, and perfect for those who love a mental challenge without needing a 50-page manual. If you enjoy deduction games that work great anywhere, this is your next favorite!

Rules videos

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4 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–6 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 REC
5 REC
6 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Misc: Made by Panda Series: Small Box Big Game (Allplay)
Publisher Allplay
Designer 佐藤 雄介 (Yusuke Sato)
Artist Albert Monteys

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How long does a game take?
It's super quick, usually between 20 to 25 minutes!
How complex is the game?
It's very light and intuitive, perfect for instant fun.
Can I play solo?
The game is focused on cooperation, so it's best played with friends.
Do I need to know English?
Since it involves word association, language can influence the experience.
How many players is it for?
It works great for 2 to 6 players.

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