Imagine this:

You’re trapped in the creepy library of a sorcerer who is out to get you. The only way to find the exit is to follow the clues found in images provided to you by a Grimoire. This magic book will try to point you in the right direction, giving you the details you need to figure out which doors to take as you and your group work together, searching for your escape. 

However, among you is a traitor, working to lead you to your doom. 

Can you work together to avoid defeat and find the exit of the library?

Detective Club is a new party game that somehow manages to do what I previously thought was impossible. It is a bluffing game perfect for players who love to lie and spin tall tales, and ALSO for players who struggle with deception and coming up with stories on the fly. 

If you hear the phrase “social deduction” and your heart fills with dread, fear not! This is such an inviting game for performers and wallflowers alike and is sure to have your group laughing at all of the silly and surprisingly perfect explanations you create for your cards.

Social deduction games can make some of the best party games. Easy to teach with little to no components, the game plays out amongst the group and the interactions they have together while frequently accommodating several players.

There are a bunch of social deduction games out there, most featuring hidden identity mechanics where players attempt to discover the traitor(s) amongst them while the traitor(s) blend in while working towards their own objectives. With such similarity, it can be hard to know which ones are worth your time. 

So to help in your quest, here are some of our favorite games in this category!