Deception - Murder in Hong Kong

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong is a fast-paced social deduction game for 4–12 players, aged 14 and up, that plays in about 20 minutes. With medium-light complexity, this intriguing game of wits relies on secret roles, communication limits, and deductive reasoning as players try to identify the killer in their midst.

How It Plays

In this tense game of intrigue, players find themselves at a murder scene, taking on secret roles assigned at the start of play. One player is the Forensic Scientist, who holds the solution to the crime but cannot speak, gesture, or make eye contact to give hints. Instead, they must guide the Investigators by placing markers on special scene tiles to highlight clues.

Among the Investigators hides the Murderer, who secretly chose the key evidence and the means of murder at the beginning of the game. While the innocent Investigators try to analyse the Forensic Scientist's clues, the Murderer (and their optional Accomplice) must subtly misdirect and confuse the discussion to escape justice. For larger groups, the optional Witness role adds another layer of tension: they know who the culprits are but must keep a low profile, because if the Investigators solve the case, the Murderer can still win by successfully identifying and assassinating the Witness.

A Modern Classic of Social Deduction

Designed by Tobey Ho and originally funded via Kickstarter, Deception: Murder in Hong Kong has become a modern party game classic. Combining elements of social deduction and clue-giving, the game was highly acclaimed upon its release, earning recognition such as the Dice Tower Seal of Excellence for its engaging gameplay and tense atmosphere.

Perfect for large social gatherings, Deception: Murder in Hong Kong offers a brilliant blend of clever deduction and deceptive bluffs, ensuring that no two investigations are ever the same.