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Perfect for those who love classic mysteries and want a straightforward deduction game.
- Very easy rules to learn
- Engaging suspenseful atmosphere
- Great for larger groups
- Satisfying deduction mechanics
- Significant reliance on dice luck
- Pacing can be slow for veterans
About the game
What you do in a play session
To win, you need to move through the mansion, enter the rooms, and make suggestions. For example, if you suggest that Mr. Maroon committed the crime with the knife in the kitchen, other players must try to disprove your guess. If someone holds any of those cards, they must show it to you secretly, proving that the item is not in the envelope. This is where the note-taking comes in: you use your checklist to cross off discarded options until only the truth remains.
The game is a simplified and iconic version of the classic Clue, published by Estrela, making it more accessible for those who don't want to read massive rulebooks. The tension peaks when you decide to make the final accusation. If you're right, congratulations, you're the greatest detective of the night! But be careful: if you guess wrong, you're out of the competition, remaining only as an assistant who can still disprove other players' guesses. It's a game of logic, patience, and a bit of luck with the dice to reach the right room at the right time. Perfect for those who love suspense movies but want something light for a family gathering or a weekend with friends.
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