Deception

ByMichail

Deception

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong is a board game for 4 to 12 players designed by Tobey Ho and published by Grey Fox Games in 2015. The game is set as a detective investigation scene, where players find themselves in a scenario of intrigue and murder, deduction, and deception. Players take on the roles of investigators attempting to solve a murder case, but one of the investigators is actually the killer. Different roles are randomly assigned at the start of play.

Why is Deception Popular?

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong is a popular social deduction game that has received positive reviews and was awarded the Dice Tower Seal of Excellence. It is a great game for groups, and it appeals to the social deception crowd, since there’s some element of intrigue among the group. The game has a cool team-based social deduction mechanic with some nice components.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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