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rating
Ludopedia
6.5
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you love a good mystery and having fun with your friends' poker faces, Heimlich & Co. is a treat, with its super accessible blend of deduction and bluffing!
Highlights
- Clever deduction
- Fun bluffing
- Simple rules
- High interaction
- Quick playtime
Keep in mind
- Element of luck
- Can feel repetitive
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In Heimlich & Co., you dive into a world of espionage where identity is the most closely guarded secret! The board is an oval track filled with points, and seven colored spies (but seemingly ownerless) are ready for action. Each round, a player rolls the die and can move any combination of these spies by the indicated number of spaces. The trick is that, when moved, the spies score points in their new positions, but no one knows which color belongs to which player until the end of the game. The fun and challenge lie in trying to deduce who is behind each spy, observing their movements and scores. Is your friend moving the purple spy to an advantageous position, or are they just trying to mislead you? Advanced rules add an extra layer of strategy, allowing players to earn bonus points for correctly guessing everyone else's identity. It's a game that blends luck, deduction, and a lot of bluffing, perfect for those who enjoy a good dose of mystery and interaction at the table.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
OK
3
REC
4
REC
5
BEST
6
REC
7
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Edition Perlhuhn (Göttinger Spiele), Ravensburger AG, 999 Games, AMIGO, Discovery Toys, Diset S. A., Egmont Polska, Grow Jogos e Brinquedos, Majora, Otto Maier Verlag, Rio Grande Games, Το Καλό Παιχνίδι Α.Ε.
Designer
Wolfgang Kramer
Artist
Dietrich Lange, Matthias Wittig, Oliver Freudenreich, Sławomir Kiełbus
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can participate in Heimlich & Co.?
The game is ideal for groups, supporting 2 to 7 players. The more people, the more bluffing and laughs!
What is the average game duration?
A game is quite quick, usually taking between 30 to 30 minutes. Perfect to fit into any moment!
Is Heimlich & Co. a complex game?
Not at all! It has a very low complexity weight (1.47/5 on BGG), which makes it super easy to learn and teach, great for beginners.
What are the main components of the game?
You'll find a board with an oval movement track, seven colored spy pawns, and a die. Simple and functional!
Who is Heimlich & Co. for?
It's perfect for those looking for a light deduction and bluffing game, with plenty of interaction and a touch of luck. Ideal for families and groups of friends who want something quick and fun.
Do I need to know German to understand the game?
Don't worry! Despite the name, the game has no language dependency in its components. The rules are simple and can be easily explained.
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