AssassinCon (2016) Board Game
AssassinCon is a deduction board game designed by Marco Echevarria and released in in 2016. The game puts players in the shoes of assassins attending a convention, where they must eliminate their targets while avoiding being caught themselves. With a mix of secret unit deployment and simultaneous action selection, AssassinCon offers a tense and strategic gameplay experience for 4-6 players.
Game Components of AssassinCon
How To Setup AssassinCon
To set up AssassinCon, players first place the game board in the middle of the playing area. Each player selects a character card and receives a target card indicating who they need to eliminate. Players are distributed around the convention center on the board. Movement cards are shuffled and dealt to each player. Special room cards are placed on designated spaces on the board.
Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective
– Deduction: Players must figure out who their pursuer is.
– Hidden Movement: Players play action cards face down to move around the convention center.
– Take That: Players can eliminate other players by landing in the same room or using special rooms for long-distance eliminations.
– The first player to earn five points wins.
– Points are awarded for successful eliminations or successfully calling the guards to reveal their pursuer.
Player Experience
AssassinCon is designed for 4 to 6 players, with the game playing best at five players, where the sixth player is handled with a ‘dummy’ deck to add randomness. The game is quick, lasting around 10-15 minutes per round. Players take turns playing movement cards, navigating the convention center to eliminate their targets while avoiding their pursuers. The tension builds as the game progresses, especially when multiple eliminations occur simultaneously.
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Personal Thoughts on AssassinCon
AssassinCon is ideal for fans of deduction games and those who enjoy strategic, quick-playing experiences. It appeals to players who like games such as Dead Last, Werewolf, or Coup but prefer indirect targeting mechanics. However, it may not be for everyone, especially those who find complex rules and busy boards overwhelming. For those who enjoy a mix of strategy, deduction, and a bit of luck, AssassinCon is a great addition to their game collection.
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