# Samson and Delilah

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2
- **Duration**: 5-10 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Travis Magrum
- **Publishers**: Glass Shoe Games
- **Categories**: Ancient, Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Religious
- **Mechanics**: Deduction

## Verdict
For those who enjoy a quick, bluff-filled duel, this two-player game is a great pick! The tension of guessing the other's intentions is the highlight.Quick and tense duelIntrigue and bluffingInteresting themeEasy to learnTwo-player onlyCard luck involvedCan get repetitiveFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey gamers! Ready for a quick duel full of bluffing? Samson and Delilah is a fast-paced, asymmetric game for two players that puts you in the shoes of biblical characters in a card-drafting and deduction challenge. On one side, you might be Samson, tasked with defeating the Philistines. On the other, the mysterious Delilah, who can either help the hero or plot against him behind his back. The twist is that Delilah has a dual role: she can be on Samson's side, helping him win, or she can be secretly working against him, feigning loyalty. The key to deciphering Delilah's allegiance lies in the number of locks of hair she possesses – two or three indicate she's on Samson's side, but what if it's fewer? The game is super quick, with matches lasting no more than 10 minutes, perfect for those who want a dose of strategy and intrigue without a huge time commitment. The core mechanic is simple: each player draws cards and must use them to achieve their objective while trying to guess the opponent's intentions. It's a guessing game where every card played might reveal more than it seems. Ideal for couples or friends who enjoy a fast mental challenge with a historical twist.

Samson's goal is straightforward: defeat the Philistines. Delilah, however, has a more complex game. She can assist Samson in defeating the enemies, or she can trick him, making him believe she's on his side while secretly working against him. The condition to know if Delilah is siding with Samson is based on the number of locks of hair she holds: two or three locks mean she is allied with him. The game uses a deck of 18 cards, which is shuffled and placed between the two players. Each player draws two cards to start. The dynamic is pure deduction and bluffing, where you need to read your opponent and use your cards intelligently to achieve victory, whatever your role may be.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
Samson and Delilah is exclusively a two-player game.

### How long does a game session last?
Games are quite fast, typically lasting between 5 and 10 minutes.

### What is the game's complexity?
It's a very light and easy-to-learn game, ideal for those looking for something quick and straightforward.

### What do I need to play?
The game comes with a deck of 18 cards, which are the only components needed.

### Who is this game recommended for?
Recommended for couples, friends, or any pair who enjoys deduction and bluffing games and doesn't have much time for long sessions.

### Is the religious theme very prominent?
The biblical theme serves as the backdrop, but the main focus is on the deduction and bluffing mechanics.