El Credo

La Tienda del Carnaval · Board game · 2025
2–6 30 min
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Our Verdict

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
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About the game
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.
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Country: Spain Region: Andalusia (Spain)
Publisher La Tienda del Carnaval
Frequently Asked Questions
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.