# Inhuman Conditions

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #3388
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 5 min
- **Weight**: 1.96 / 5
- **Designers**: Alan Gerding, Cory O'Brien, Tommy Maranges
- **Artists**: Mackenzie Schubert
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published), (Web published)
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Deduction, Party Game, Real-time, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Acting, Elapsed Real Time Ending, Hidden Roles, Pattern Recognition, Role Playing, Storytelling

## Verdict
If you love fast improv and a cyber‑punk vibe, this five‑minute duel will hook you.Intense face‑to‑face interactionSuper quick playtimeImmersive themeEasy to learnHighly dependent on player creativityRequires solid language graspOnly for two playersHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Inhuman Conditions pits an Investigator against a Suspect in a five‑minute showdown inspired by Blade Runner's neon‑drenched noir. At the start, the Investigator receives two stamps and a conversation topic; his job is to determine whether the other player is a human or a robot. Robots suffer a specific communication glitch, forcing them to steer the dialogue subtly without revealing their mechanical nature. Humans can speak freely, but that liberty can backfire—a careless slip may convince the Investigator that something is off, sending both parties to the Bureau's Invasive Confirmation Unit. There are no right or wrong answers, only statements that feel suspicious or innocuous, and the first misstep ends the round. The game blends acting, hidden roles, pattern recognition, and storytelling, all under a real‑time clock, creating a tense yet playful verbal judo. Components are minimal – the box, stamps, and a few topic cards – leaving plenty of room for player creativity. In just five minutes the duel becomes a rapid‑fire exchange where every word can mean freedom or a trip to a dystopic bureaucracy. Perfect for fans of quick, thematic, improv‑heavy games, Inhuman Conditions delivers a cyber‑punk experience with a dash of dark humor and intense face‑to‑face interaction.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Exactly two players: one Investigator and one Suspect.

### How long does a game take?
Each round runs about five minutes, perfect for quick sessions.

### What is the game’s complexity?
Low complexity (weight ~2/5), but it demands improvisation and careful listening.

### What components are included?
The box contains two stamps, topic cards, the rulebook, and the box itself serves as the play surface.

### Do I need to know English?
The original text is in English, and a good grasp of the language helps because clues are verbal and nuanced.

### Who is this game for?
Fans of bluffing, cyber‑punk settings, and fast, highly interactive two‑player games.

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