# Parasit

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 3-6
- **Duration**: 20-70 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Publishers**: (Self-Published)
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Humor, Real-time
- **Mechanics**: Betting and Bluffing, Deduction, Hand Management, Take That

## Verdict
If you enjoy games where laughter is as important as strategy, Parasit is the perfect choice! It's a bluffing party game that shines in player interaction, ideal for groups who aren't afraid of a good lie. The experience is light, fast-paced, and full of twists, ensuring each game is unique and unpredictable. Get ready to accuse and be accused!Fun and accessible bluffingIntense player interactionQuick and dynamic gamesLots of guaranteed laughsEasy to learnNot for those who dislike bluffingMay have temporary eliminationRequires communicative groupRECOMMENDED

## Description
Parasit is a super fun card game, focused on bluffing and deception, perfect for 3 to 6 players who enjoy a good dose of cunning at the table. The central idea is that you need to be the master of convincing lies or the detective who unmasks others' tall tales. Whoever gets caught lying, or makes a wrong accusation, literally ends up holding the bag – or rather, the cards – like a parasite clinging on. The goal is to be the first to get rid of all your cards. On your turn, you play one or more cards face down and announce a value. The trick is that no one knows if you're telling the truth or bluffing shamelessly! The next player has two options: either they add their own face-down cards, maintaining the announced value, or they decide to flip over one of the recently played cards to challenge your claim. If the challenger is right, the lying player collects the entire discard pile; if they're wrong, they take the pile instead. Whoever picks up the cards starts the next phase. Oh, and there's a special card that allows a player to intervene out of turn, flipping a card to challenge a play. The round ends when someone runs out of cards or when a player accumulates all four Parasite cards. At the end, each remaining card is worth one point, and each Parasite card is worth two. If someone has all four Parasite cards, only that person scores points for the round, and everyone else scores zero. After several rounds, whoever has the fewest points wins the game. It's pure excitement and guaranteed laughs!

## FAQ
### How many players can play Parasit?
Parasit is ideal for groups of 3 to 6 players, ensuring a good dose of interaction and bluffing in any setup.

### What is the average playtime for a game of Parasit?
Parasit games are quite dynamic, lasting between 20 and 70 minutes. Perfect for filling that gap between longer games or for several consecutive rounds.

### Is Parasit a complex game to learn?
Not at all! Parasit has simple rules and is super easy to learn. You'll be bluffing and having fun in just a few minutes, even if you're new to board games.

### What makes Parasit different from other bluffing games?
The 'who takes the pile' mechanic and the ability to intervene out of turn with the special card add extra layers of strategy and surprise, making the bluffing even more exciting and unpredictable.

### Who is Parasit most recommended for?
Parasit is highly recommended for those who love party games, with lots of interaction, laughter, and the chance to trick their friends. If you enjoy bluffing and deduction, you'll love it!

### What are the main components of the game?
Parasit is a card game, so expect a deck with numbered cards and the special Parasite cards, which are at the heart of the gameplay.

### Are there any expansions for Parasit?
As of now, there is no information about expansions for Parasit, but the base game already offers plenty of replayability and fun!