# Cover Up

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 3-5
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Dennis Burfey
- **Artists**: Maria Becvar
- **Publishers**: CRIME CASES
- **Categories**: Card Game, Deduction, Murder / Mystery
- **Mechanics**: Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Deduction, Drawing, Line Drawing, Semi-Cooperative Game, Targeted Clues, Team-Based Game, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
If you love suspenseful mysteries with deduction and a hidden traitor, Cover Up delivers a unique experience. The game shines with ambiguous clues that demand creative interpretation.Cryptic and challenging cluesWell-implemented betrayal mechanicImmersive investigative atmosphereHigh replayabilityRequires engaged playersCan be complex for beginnersRECOMMENDED

## Description
Cover Up is an asymmetric deduction and mystery game for 3-5 players, where the wealthy heiress Eleanor Louise Duke is found dead in her secluded mansion. While most players take on the role of detectives trying to solve the crime, one of them is the Murderer, manipulating clues and planting misinformation to escape justice. The game stands out for its system of cryptic clues: detectives may have to assemble a composite sketch from fragmentary descriptions or interpret evasive answers from witnesses. Each clue points to multiple possibilities, and it's up to the group to decide which interpretation will lead them to the truth. The Murderer, in turn, not only hides evidence but also steers the investigation toward wrong suspects, weapons, and motives. A tense and immersive experience that blends deduction, discussion, and deception, perfect for fans of detective stories and film noir.

## FAQ
### How many players are ideal?
The game works best with 4 or 5 players, but is playable with 3 (though slightly less dynamic).

### How long does a game typically last?
Between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and case complexity.

### Is it hard to learn?
Rules are moderate - those familiar with deduction games will pick it up quickly, but beginners might need a game to get used to it.

### Do you need to be good at drawing?
No! The drawings are more about communication than art - even doodles can work as effective clues.

### Are there expansions or extra scenarios?
Currently it's a self-contained game, but its nature allows for easy creation of new cases.