# El Centinela

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 7-25
- **Duration**: 20-30 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Félix Alberto Jiménez Cuadrado, Sonia Segarra
- **Artists**: Mario Arze
- **Publishers**: Desconectando
- **Categories**: Educational, Novel-based
- **Mechanics**: Deduction, Hidden Roles, Role Playing, Roles with Asymmetric Information, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
If you enjoy games with lots of social interaction, secret roles, and that make you think about how your actions affect others, "El Centinela" is the one! It's a unique experience blending deduction with role-playing.Engaging team dynamicsHidden role mechanicsFocus on social interactionRelevant and educational themeRequires willingness to role-playCan spark discussionsFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey everyone! Ready for a game that will mess with your emotions and minds? Inspired by the book "El Centinela," this 2026 game promises to shake up classrooms and friend circles. The idea is simple but powerful: everything we say and do impacts those around us, right? A comment can lift someone up or bring them down; a glance can include or exclude. And that's exactly what "El Centinela" explores.

You'll be divided into two teams: the "bad" guys and the "good" guys. The "bad" team will try to create a negative vibe, spreading negative impacts. Meanwhile, the "good" team will do the opposite, spreading positivity. But beware: among the good guys is the "Sentinel," the detective of good whose mission is to uncover and neutralize the bullies on the opposing team. Each player takes on a character with a specific role, and over 3 rounds, you'll act as them and pass impact cards (positive or negative) to your neighbor. At the end, the "snitches" from the "bad" team try to identify the Sentinel. If they fail, the Sentinel goes after the "harassers." Those who remain count points: whoever has more positive impacts wins for the "good" team, and whoever has more negative impacts wins for the "bad" team. It's a game that mixes deduction, hidden roles, and a lot of role-playing, perfect for those who enjoy interaction and team-based thinking.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for "El Centinela"?
Games are quick, typically lasting between 20 and 30 minutes, perfect for playing multiple rounds!

### How many players can participate?
The game is quite flexible, playable by 7 to 25 people. The more players, the more chaotic and fun it gets!

### Is the game difficult to learn?
The rules are quite straightforward, focusing more on interaction and deduction. The complexity arises from the player dynamics and their roles.

### Are there any special components?
The game involves impact cards that players pass to each other, as well as elements that define each player's secret role.

### Who is this game best suited for?
Ideal for groups who enjoy social deduction games, hidden roles, and don't mind a bit of role-playing. It's also great for educational settings.

### What does it mean for a game to be 'Educational'?
It means the game has the potential to teach something, in this case, about the impact of our actions and words on social relationships, promoting empathy and awareness.

### How does the team division work?
Players are secretly divided into a "good" team and a "bad" team. The "bad" team tries to create a negative environment, while the "good" team aims for the opposite, with the Sentinel trying to identify the villains.