Game Description

Immerse yourself in the heart of an intricate mystery with Deception: Murder in Hong Kong, a gripping deduction and deception board game for 4-12 players. Prepare for an intense session of approximately 20 minutes, where your cunning will be put to the test. Published in 2014 by Jolly Thinkers, this title thrusts you into a breathtaking investigation, where a murder has been committed and the culprit is hiding right among the investigators. Can you unmask the killer before it's too late?

At the beginning of each game, every participant is assigned a secret role including the Forensic Scientist, the Witness, the Investigator, the Murderer, and the Accomplice. While the Investigators desperately seek the truth, the Murderer and their Accomplice secretly work to mislead and confuse. The key to the mystery lies in the hands of the Forensic Scientist, who knows the solution but can only communicate clues through special scene tiles, without uttering a single word. This unique mechanic makes every game a true battle of intellect and observation.

The Investigators' success depends on their ability to correctly interpret the evidence provided by the Forensic Scientist and, at the same time, to filter out the false leads disseminated by the Murderer's team. You will need to identify both the "Key Evidence" and the "Means of Murder" to solve the case. Who among you will be able to distinguish truth from lies? Deception: Murder in Hong Kong is the ideal party game for those who love mystery, bluffing, and the tension of investigations. Discover if you have what it takes to track down the culprit or if you will be the one to get away with murder!

Here are the main roles you can play:

• Forensic Scientist: Knows the solution to the crime and provides visual clues through scene tiles, without being able to speak or gesture.
• Murderer: The culprit, who secretly chooses the Key Evidence and the Means of Murder, and tries to hide their identity.
• Accomplice: Works alongside the Murderer to deceive and mislead the Investigators.
• Investigators: Must interpret the clues provided by the Forensic Scientist and correctly identify the Murderer, the Key Evidence, and the Means of Murder to solve the crime.