# Suspicion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #7118
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 1.82 / 5
- **Designers**: Brian Kirk, Forrest-Pruzan Creative, Prospero Hall
- **Publishers**: Wonder Forge, Arclight Games, Magellan, Ravensburger AG
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Deduction
- **Mechanics**: Roll / Spin and Move, Set Collection

## Verdict
Suspicion is the perfect choice for those who want a social deduction game that isn't too heavy but still offers a solid strategic layer. The mix of moving other players' characters while trying to hide your own identity creates delicious moments of tension. It flows quickly, entertains diverse groups, and leaves everyone wanting another round after the final reveal.Fast and tense social deductionWell-integrated bluffing mechanicsHighly interactive and engagingEasy to learn and teachRelies on dice roll luckCan be chaotic with many playersRECOMMENDED

## Description
Picture the scene: you are an elite jewel thief, but you are currently undercover at a high-society mansion party. The catch? The place is crawling with other thieves, all trying to pull off the same heist. In Suspicion, the atmosphere is one of constant cat-and-mouse. Each player secretly takes on the identity of one of the ten characters on the board. The game flows dynamically: you roll dice to determine which characters move—or use a joker to choose your own—and then play action cards to perform tasks like stealing gems, moving pieces, or asking tricky questions to deduce who is who.

The real hook is balancing your greed for gems with the need to keep your cover. If you are too obvious, other players will sniff you out, which will cost you dearly at the end. The game concludes as soon as one of the gem piles is depleted, leading to the big reveal. This is the moment of truth where everyone guesses the identities of their opponents. Scoring is a clever mix of collected gem sets and successful deductions about who is playing which character. It is a fast-paced, tense game with just the right amount of interaction to keep everyone watching each other's moves. Perfect for those who enjoy social deduction games that don't require hours of explanation but still deliver a strategic experience full of twists. Prepare your disguise, keep your cool, and try to leave the mansion with your pockets full and your reputation intact!

## FAQ
### Is the game difficult to learn?
Not at all! The rules are straightforward, and you'll grasp how it works within just a few minutes of play.

### How long does a game last?
It's quite fast, taking about 60 minutes, which is perfect for a casual game night.

### Does it work well with 2 players?
It works, but the game truly shines with more people, as the deduction and bluffing become much more intense.

### Is it very luck-dependent?
There is some dice luck involved, but the real key is how you use your action cards and observe the moves of others.

### Do I need a good memory?
It helps, but the main focus is on observation and your ability to read the behavior of your friends.