# Room 25: Ultimate

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-8 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.14 / 5
- **Designers**: François Rouzé
- **Artists**: Camille Durand-Kriegel, Daniel Balage
- **Publishers**: Matagot, asmodee, Board Game Box, Lavka Games, Nova Era (Нова Ера), Rebel Sp. z o.o., Surfin' Meeple China
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Horror, Maze, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Cooperative Game, Memory, Modular Board, Player Elimination, Simultaneous Action Selection, Team-Based Game, Traitor Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you enjoy tense games with a touch of paranoia and bluffing, Room 25 Ultimate is the right choice! The suspense of not knowing who the traitor is is the highlight.Constant tension and paranoiaCooperative and traitor modesHigh replayability with modularityEngaging social experiencePlayer elimination can be frustratingRequires good communication/negotiationMemory mechanic can be challengingHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a breathtaking experience in Room 25 Ultimate! You and your friends are trapped in a labyrinthine prison, filled with rooms that have four doors but no apparent exit. The goal? Find the mythical Room 25 and escape this nightmare. But beware, not everyone there wants out. Some might be disguised guardians, waiting for the perfect moment to betray the group and ensure no one escapes. 

Room 25 Ultimate plunges you into constant tension. Each round, actions are pre-programmed and simultaneous, meaning you need to negotiate, discuss, and perhaps even bluff to survive. Communication is key, but so is suspicion. Can you figure out who the traitor is before it's too late? 

Featuring two incredible game modes – the classic full Cooperation or the thrilling Hidden Social Identity (where the traitor acts in the shadows) – and the option to play solo, Room 25 Ultimate is super versatile. This "Ultimate" edition includes the base game and the first expansion, offering even more content and replayability. It's a game that blends bluffing, memory, and pure survival, perfect for those who enjoy a challenge with a sci-fi twist and a shiver down their spine. Prepare for paranoia!

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Room 25 Ultimate?
A game typically lasts between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and the chosen mode.

### How many players can participate?
The game is quite flexible, accommodating 1 to 8 players. It works well both in a group and solo.

### Is the game very difficult to learn?
The complexity is considered medium (BGG weight 2.14/5). The basic rules are simple, but the strategy and social interaction require a bit more.

### Do I need to know English to play?
The text in the game is minimal and easy to memorize, making it quite accessible for non-native speakers.

### What comes in this "Ultimate" version?
The Ultimate version includes the base game Room 25 and the first expansion, offering more content and gameplay options right away.

### Is it a cooperative or competitive game?
It can be both! There's a fully cooperative mode and a traitor mode, where some players secretly act against the group.

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