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deduction + trick-taking

curated example games checked against BoardGameGeek's tags on 16 October 2026 not checked yet

Tricks reveal clues bit by bit, making each lead a thrilling aha moment or swing of suspicion.

What it brings

  • Combines pattern-spotting with rhythm.
  • Short games build deduction skills fast.

What it costs

  • Relies on memory overload.
  • Frustrates if one player deduces early.

Example games

How the games were checked against BoardGameGeek
  • The Crew: Mission Deep Sea: confirmed. deduction: confirmed (Deduction). trick-taking: confirmed (Trick-taking).
  • Inside Job: confirmed. deduction: confirmed (Deduction). trick-taking: confirmed (Trick-taking).

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