# Erazer ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2026 - **BGG Rating**: 7.8 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 3-6 (Best with: 5) - **Duration**: 30 min - **Weight**: 2.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Ignasi Ferré - **Artists**: Ajša Zdravković - **Publishers**: Helvetiq - **Categories**: Deduction, Party Game, Trivia - **Mechanics**: Line Drawing, Paper-and-Pencil, Targeted Clues ## Verdict Erazer is that deduction party game that blends creativity with a healthy dose of sabotage among friends. The mechanic of passing the board and erasing clues creates a frantic pace where you need to be smart enough to help the next person, but mean enough to hinder your rivals. It’s the ideal choice for anyone wanting a quick, clever game that sparks plenty of table interaction.Fun sabotage mechanicsFast and intense gameplayConstant player interactionPractical erasable componentsCan get chaotic with larger groupsRelies on player creativityRECOMMENDED ## Description If you enjoy deduction games that get your brain working, Erazer is the perfect choice for your next game night. The premise is simple, but the chaos is guaranteed: each player starts with a secret word, and the goal is to help others guess yours while you try to figure out theirs. The fun part here is using erasable boards where you write clues. The twist is that you write one clue for every player at the table, and as the board passes from hand to hand, players must guess the word and, more importantly, erase one of the existing clues. That’s where the strategy kicks in: will you erase a clue that helps your friend, or will you sabotage others so they don't guess their secret word? The game flows dynamically since everyone is always doing something. You need to balance the help you offer with the craftiness of hiding crucial info from opponents. It’s a perfect party game for groups of 3 to 6 who love constant interaction and that 'did I erase the right clue?' vibe. With a quick 30-minute playtime, you’ll want to play it multiple times in a row, trying to crack your friends' logic and laughing at failed guessing attempts. The 'Paper-and-Pencil' mechanic with erasable boards makes everything practical and clean. If you like games like Codenames or similar guessing titles, Erazer adds an extra layer of social interaction and sabotage that makes the experience much spicier. Get ready for tense moments when choosing which clue to erase and lots of laughs when someone interprets everything wrong. It’s a light, clever title that should be in the bag of anyone who loves gathering friends for a quick and fun challenge. ## FAQ ### Is the game hard to learn? Not at all! It's very intuitive; you'll be up and running in about 5 minutes of explanation. ### Can I play with only 3 players? Yes, it scales well from 3 to 6 players, though the more people you have, the more chaotic and fun it gets. ### Do I need to be good at drawing? Not at all. The focus is on clue logic and deduction, not the artistic quality of your drawings. ### Do games really last 30 minutes? Yes, it's a very snappy game. Since rounds are simultaneous and dynamic, time flies by. ### Is the game very competitive? It has a light competitive edge focused on strategic sabotage, but the overall vibe remains casual and fun.