# Here Lies

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: #7077
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 30-50 min
- **Weight**: 1.86 / 5
- **Designers**: Bobby West, Jakob Maier, Jasper Beatrix
- **Artists**: Kimberlyn Porter
- **Publishers**: DVC Games
- **Categories**: Deduction, Murder / Mystery
- **Mechanics**: Acting, Cooperative Game, Deduction, Drawing, Hand Management, Memory, Questions and Answers, Spelling, Storytelling, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love solving mysteries with your friends and enjoy a good investigative chat, 'Here Lies' is for you! It's a cooperative game that shines in team storytelling and deduction.Cooperative and engagingSparks creativity and narrativeFun group deductionUnique player powersMay have limited replayabilityInteraction dependentScenarios can be oddRECOMMENDED

## Description
Put on your detective hats, folks! In 'Here Lies', you and your friends step into the shoes of the world's greatest investigators, gathered to crack cases that would stump anyone. Think hair-raising murders, suspicious accidents, and betrayals worthy of a blockbuster movie. Here's the deal: one of you becomes the lead investigator, the clue master, while the others form the field team. This crew will interrogate, gather fragments of information, and each clue, no matter how small, will help piece together the puzzle. The lead investigator, armed with a unique ability to guide the inquiry, will listen to everything, offer a nudge here and there, and sense when the team is close to their 'aha!' moment. The coolest part is that everyone wins together or loses together, in a super cooperative vibe. It's a game that blends deduction with plenty of good-natured chatter, where creative clues and wacky scenarios ensure the fun. Forget rigidity; here the gameplay is freeform, imagination reigns supreme, and the story builds with every move. With components that allow for direct interaction and varied powers among the detectives, each game promises a new investigative adventure. It's the perfect kind of game for those who enjoy a good mystery and love working as a team to unravel the impossible.

## FAQ
### Who is 'Here Lies' for?
It's perfect for groups who enjoy cooperative games, mysteries, deduction, and good conversation. If you like creating stories together and solving puzzles, you'll love it!

### How long does a game take?
A game of 'Here Lies' typically lasts between 30 and 50 minutes, ideal for a quick yet engaging game session.

### How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 5 players, making it quite versatile for different group sizes.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
The complexity is considered low (BGG weight of 1.86), so the rules are relatively easy to grasp, allowing you to focus on the fun and the investigation.

### Do I need to know English to play?
No, the game has no language dependency; you can play it comfortably in Portuguese.

### Is every game different?
While the mechanics are the same, the variety of cases and player interaction ensure each investigation is unique. However, some players might find replayability limited after exploring all scenarios.

### What makes 'Here Lies' special?
Its focus on collaborative storytelling and deduction through creative clues, combining elements of acting and Q&A in a very original way.