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Will the good townsfolk put the puzzle together in time to execute the true demon and save themselves? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful village?
The horror genre of the Avalon Hill board games make them the perfect Halloween board game. Avalon Hill Betrayal at Baldur’s GateIn the quiet village of Ravenswood Bluff, a Demon is on the loose, murdering by night and disguised in human form Whilst we will do everything we can to meet the delivery times above, there may be factors outside of our control and we cannot guarantee delivery within this time frame. Delve into the political drama of Secret Hitler, a game that combines the paranoia of hidden roles with the intensity of a prize pot waiting to be claimed. As fellow players work together, the traitor mechanic adds a twist to the game’s objective, making every decision critical and every alliance suspect. Avalon Hill Betrayal Legacy Secret Hitler makes the list of the best hidden role board games because the theme and gameplay about exposing the hidden traitors is top notch. This is a fun party game that is a great conversation caveat for any group. The game is all about giving the people hiding several masterful opportunities to do so, if they can talk everyone into it.
The board game allows players to fully immerse themselves in The Traitors experience as they either use their wits to unmask the traitor, or remain undetected as the traitor whilst competing alongside Faithfuls to win the prize pot. Social deduction is the name of the game here. Players have to use their gut, deduction and instinct to try and ferret out the traitors. This make the Resistance a great social game. It can accommodate up to 10 players is is incredible easy to play. A great choice if your group is looking for a more social game than traditional. I should note that The Resistance is clearly inspired by the very old game Werewolf, and is better game in my opinion (which is also why werewolf isn’t on this list). But in your hunt to find a great traitor game, I’m here to help. I’ve spent time digging through the piles of games that will let you embrace your inner turncoat and there are, in fact, quite a few gems out there. So without further ado, here are our top 5 board games with a traitor (with a couple of honorable mentions): Honorable Mention: Police PrecinctThe traitors are the heart of The Resistance. While most of the players are trying to complete the mission, there are a few players who are secretly spies trying to disrupt that attempt. Every round begins with some discussion, after which the leader will decide who goes on the mission. Once on the mission, the players chosen to go will secretly decide whether the mission passes or fails (based on the result of a secret vote). The spies will want to make sure the mission fails, without blowing their cover. Vivid/Goliath is partnering with All3Media International and Identity Games to distribute the official Traitors Board Game in the UK & Ireland from September.
It would be hard to have a game called Betrayal at House on the Hill without a traitor. Yes, one of you will betray your fellow party members. But which one? At some point during the game (decided by an in game dice roll), the haunt begins. At that point, the players consult a chart to find out which scenario they will be playing and who the traitor is. The traitor has his own book that will explain his job and so do the rest of the players. There are over 50 missions that can come up, ensuring you shouldn’t see the same mission very often. Cooperative board games are one of my favorite genres to play. I enjoy a sense of teamwork and group celebration on a hard earned victory. But sometimes, I just want to be sneaky. While it’s fun to be the bad guy, it’s even more fun for your fellow players to be unaware of your deception. Enter the traitor role. The traitor mechanic hasn’t been as fully embraced as the cooperative game mechanic in board gaming. I’m not sure why, but there are nowhere near as many games with a traitor as there are with fully cooperative mechanics. Betrayal is a game that starts out fully cooperative and ends up being only semi-cooperative. In Betrayal at House on the Hill, players spend their time exploring rooms of an old mansion. The house is unknown at the start of the game, meaning the players draw new room tiles as they enter them. The main goal for the first half of the game is to explore the house and try to build up your character’s skills and items. This exploration phase is fairly tame, but still quite enjoyable. It’s the second half, however, where things get interesting… Although combat is normally not a great idea as they are quite potent. Your best bet is to make as little noise as possible and stay hidden.
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In Feed the Kraken each player secretly receives the role of either Sailor, Pirate or Cult Leaderand uses all available means to plot the course of the ship towards their faction’s destination. Coup Our family has really enjoyed watching BBC’s The Traitors these past few weeks, with much discussion centred on how the gameplay is very similar to certain deception board games we’ve played.
Bang! The Dice Game makes the list of the best hidden role board games because you never really know if a player is on the side of the law or an outlaw. This is a fun and fantastic franchise and the surprise makes it all the better. Bang! uses this idea so well that both the games (which are separate) make this list. A sign of true confidence.The Resistance makes the list of the best hidden role board games because that is the entire game and it is a very well crafted one. The game is about communication and deception. You need to fool others while figuring out who they really are. They are trying to do the same to you. At the heart of space-themed intrigue, Battlestar Galactica stands tall. This social deduction game throws players into the midst of a cosmic crisis, with a brilliant traitor mechanic lurking beneath the surface. Navigate hidden roles and reveal traitors while striving to fulfil the main goal — survival. Secret Hitler
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