# Mascarade (Second Edition)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #6567
- **Players**: 4-12 (Best with: 8)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.36 / 5
- **Designers**: Bruno Faidutti
- **Artists**: Things by Diana
- **Publishers**: Repos Production, Galápagos Jogos, Hid Konem (Хід Конем), Hobby Japan, Lord of Boards, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- **Categories**: Card Game, Medieval, Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Betting and Bluffing, Hidden Roles, Memory, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
Perfect for those who love party games with bluffing and enjoy watching friends try to trick each other. The highlight is the identity-swapping dynamic.Hilarious and tense bluffingSimple and fast rulesHigh player interactionDynamic and short matchesCan be too chaotic for someHighly dependent on group energyRECOMMENDED

## Description
Imagine you're at a masquerade ball where nobody is who they claim to be. In Mascarade, the rule is simple: you can be whoever you want... as long as no one can prove you're lying! Each player starts with a face-down character card, but the twist is that these identities are fluid. On your turn, you have three options: you can announce who you are to use that character's specific power, you can swap your card with another player's (doing that classic 'shuffle under the table' move to confuse everyone), or simply take a secret peek at your own card to confirm your current identity.

The stakes are high: if you claim to be the Duke, for example, and someone shouts 'I am the Duke!' and reveals the card, you lose your turn and must pay a fine to the tribunal. It's a game of pure psychology, memory, and, of course, a lot of bluffing. The goal is to collect 13 coins or be the wealthiest player when someone goes bankrupt. This second edition is even more robust, featuring 17 characters, blending the original base game content with the 2014 expansion. This means every game can have different dynamics depending on which characters attend the ball. It's the perfect choice for when your group wants something fast, chaotic, and full of laughter, where the strategy lies in tracking who holds which card while you try to deceive everyone else.

## FAQ
### Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are very simple, and most players grasp the dynamics within a few turns.

### How many people can play?
From 4 to 12 players, making it excellent for parties and larger gatherings.

### How long does a game last?
It's quite fast, usually taking around 30 minutes.

### Do I need to know English to play?
Hardly. There is very little text and it's easy to memorize, so the language barrier is minimal.

### Is it suitable for non-gamers?
Absolutely! It's a perfect gateway game because it's intuitive and focused on social interaction.

### What's new in the second edition?
It now includes 17 characters, integrating cards from the 2014 expansion into the base game.

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