Deception: Undercover Allies

Jolly Thinkers, Across the Board, Grey Fox Games · Board game · 2017
8.7 Ludopedia 8.0 BGG 4–14 · best 8 20+ min Weight 1.7/5
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Perfect for those who already love the base game and want more layers of betrayal and strategy. The addition of variable powers changes the table dynamic!

Highlights
  • New roles with unique powers
  • More variety of evidence and crimes
  • Increases maximum player count
  • Events that create fun chaos
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game to play
  • Increases deduction complexity
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Imagine a thick atmosphere of tension where you can't even trust your own shadow. That's the vibe in the streets of Hong Kong in Deception: Undercover Allies. The city is in a panic because of a chilling realization: the current serial killer might actually be one of the very investigators assigned to the case. While the police are bringing in reinforcements to solve the mystery, the killer has been busy recruiting their own undercover allies.

This expansion shakes up the base game's dynamics, adding new layers of complexity and cunning. The highlight is the introduction of new roles that grant special powers to both teams, making the battle between detectives and criminals far more strategic. It's no longer just about who can deduce the fastest, but about how to leverage these new abilities to manipulate the table.

Furthermore, the game gains more depth with additional evidence and means cards, significantly increasing the number of possible solutions to the crime. The forensic scientist also gets new scene tiles, providing more vivid and detailed clues for the investigators to interpret. To top it all off, new events have been added to challenge the group's trust—which, let's be honest, was already hanging by a thread. If you enjoy social deduction games where lying is the primary tool, this expansion broadens the possibilities for betrayal and discovery in very interesting ways. Get ready to question everyone, because with so many new variables, deception now has many more paths to play out.

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Rules manual — Deception: Undercover Allies English · PDF
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4–14 players
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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Deception – Murder in Hong Kong Players: Expansions Changing Player Count Region: Hong Kong
Publisher Jolly Thinkers, Across the Board, Grey Fox Games, IELLO, JELLY JELLY GAMES, Lucrum Games, Popcorn Games, sternenschimmermeer
Designer Tobey Ho
Artist Tommy Ng

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I play this without the base game?
No, this is an expansion. You need Deception: Murder in Hong Kong to play.
How many people can play with this expansion?
It expands the player count, allowing games from 4 up to 14 players.
Does the game become much harder?
The complexity increases slightly due to the new powers and more evidence, but the core essence of the game remains the same.
What exactly changes in the gameplay?
You get new roles with special abilities, more clue cards, and events that can shift the course of the match.
Is it recommended for someone who has never played Deception?
I suggest starting with the base game first to learn the mechanics and then adding the expansion to deepen the experience.