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We’ve played this three nights in a row and the deduction game is intense—everyone’s trying to read each other’s lies off a single glance. The role cards are sturdy and the bluffing gets really cutthroat once you’re down to the last two players.

The bluffing mechanics are what make this shine, especially when you’re down to your last two cards and have to fake a Duke. I’ve taught it to three different groups this week and every single round ended in shouting and laughter, which is exactly what I want from a quick party game. The theme about

My friends and I played three rounds back-to-back because the bluffing mechanic is so addictive. The rulebook could be clearer on a couple of edge cases, but once you get the hang of it, the strategy really shines.