Deduction

Deduction games involve players using logic and reasoning to uncover hidden information or solve mysteries. Examples include “Clue,” “Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective,” and “One Night Ultimate Werewolf.”

Gaslight: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Gaslight Review

Gaslight turns a cozy night into a Victorian standoff, with my friends accusing each other over tea and biscuits. Expect laughs, suspicious glances, and the occasional dramatic gasp as you try to outwit your sneaky opponents.

Timeline: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.5/5

Timeline Review

Timeline is a neat little game that mixes history trivia with a good balance of skill and luck. Easy to learn, provides educational fun, and offers variety. It's perfect for family game night or casual hangouts.

Phantom: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Phantom Review

Phantom captivates with its intriguing mechanics yet requires strategic foresight. The design is visually stunning, though complexity might deter casual players. Despite minor imbalances, Phantom offers a thrilling experience that keeps players coming back for more.

Blind Spot - Blind Spot, Sparkworks, 2019 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Blind Spot Review

Set up, grab markers, and let chaos reign! Blind Spot turns drawing into a hilarious guessing game. It's fun but has some fairness issues. Great for laughs, but strategists might feel sidelined. Overall, worth a try!

Conspiracy - Box Front - Credit: Audacon
Rating: 4.5/5

Conspiracy Review

Conspiracy delivers a thrilling mix of strategy and interaction with balanced mechanics, captivating art, and solid components. A must-play experience for fans of strategic board games. Friends and I can't stop playing!

Conspiracy! - Conspiracy!, Shoot Again Games, 2016 — front cover (image provided by the publisher) - Credit: W Eric Martin
Rating: 4/5

Conspiracy! Review

"Conspiracy! combines intrigue and strategy, immersing players in a world of espionage. While luck plays a role, the engaging theme and dynamic player interactions make it worth the occasional plot twist. Perfect for those who love playing spies."

Wish You Were Here: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4.3/5

Wish You Were Here Review

In 'Wish You Were Here', put on your detective hats and embrace the challenge! It's a thrilling ride of codes, clues, and collaboration. Despite some luck-based dice rolls, it's a well-crafted escape from reality. Worth a play!

Exposed: Box Cover Front
Rating: 3.8/5

Exposed Review

Playing 'Exposed' is like a game of cat and mouse, but both players are cats and occasionally pretend to be mice! It's engaging, strategic, and the artwork makes you smile. Just watch out for a bit of randomness.

Witness cover
Rating: 4.3/5

Witness Review

Witness combines clever deduction with unique whisper mechanics, offering engaging player interaction. But brace yourself for memory challenges! It's a quirky, immersive experience perfect for those who love cooperative detective work, though not ideal for those seeking fast-paced action.

Mirror, Mirror: Box Cover Front
Rating: 4/5

Mirror, Mirror Review

Mirror, Mirror hooks you with strategic mirrors and hilarious tile flips. Expect lively player debates and durable components. Just watch out for slight balance hiccups. Still, a gem for strategic thinkers seeking fun challenge with friends.