Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Deduction fans who love strong themes and a dash of chaos will adore El Credo. Think Clue, but with sangria and face-slapping drama.
Highlights
- Unique, immersive theme
- Special cards keep things spicy
- Tight deduction mechanics
Keep in mind
- Player elimination may frustrate
- Some luck-based swings
Rules manual not indexed yet
Upload the PDF rulebook to ask questions about this game with AI.
About the game
What you do in a play session
A scandal has rocked the Carnival of Cádiz: a jury member was bribed, and now it's your mission to uncover who did it, what they offered, and where the crime took place. In El Credo, you become a detective on a board inspired by the Gran Teatro Falla, gathering clues, making accusations, and eliminating suspects. The game's special cards spice things up with unexpected events — one moment you're collecting intel, the next someone feeds you a false lead. The deduction mechanics echo classic mystery games but with an Andalusian twist of humor and tradition. You don’t need to know Spanish carnival culture to play, but it deepens the immersion. And don’t be fooled by the festive setting: only cold, hard logic will crack this case.
Gallery
Box and component photos
Tap any photo to open fullscreen. Photos submitted by the community or publisher.
Best player count
BGG community vote
2
OK
3
OK
4
OK
5
OK
6
OK
Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
Loading playlist...
Where to Buy
Prices monitored daily
Finding best prices...
Prices unavailable at this time.
Price history — last 6 months (lowest new offer)
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability subject to change.
Alert enabled!
Join the BoardGamesBot deals group
Get the best board game deals every day — without message spam.
Join the WhatsApp groupGame details
Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
La Tienda del Carnaval
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
1owners
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Best player count?
3-5 is the sweet spot — fewer makes it too easy, more can drag.
Kid-friendly?
If they're 10+ and used to deduction games, yes. Some card text involved.
How long does it take?
About 30-45 mins, but may stretch if your group loves overthinking accusations.
Do I need to know Cádiz Carnival?
Nope, but if you’ve had sangria in Spain, the theme hits different.
Player elimination for real?
Mostly near the end — unless someone accuses you wrong with pure spite.
Other Games You'll Like
Based on mechanics and theme
Related News & Articles
Releases and articles covering this game