Bluffing · Deduction

Mantis Falls

Mantis Falls is a "sometimes cooperative" game of hidden roles, strategy and deduction for 2-3 players.

2–3 players90 minages 14medium difficulty

About the game

What is Mantis Falls

Mantis Falls is a "sometimes cooperative" game of hidden roles, strategy and deduction for 2-3 players.

As witness to something not meant to be seen, you must escape the dark mob-ruled town of Mantis Falls alive. You are told another witness will join you, and together you must use cooperation to survive the increasingly dangerous roads of the night. Your ability to work with another could be your greatest strength, but what if they are not who they claim to be?

By the deal of hidden roles, each game could have only witnesses, meaning you must all survive together to win. Or there could secretly be an assassin hidden among you, subtly manipulating the situation and waiting for the right moment to strike.

Inspired by shadowy film noir worlds, Mantis Falls is a thematic journey that requires players to continually weigh the value of cooperation against the implicit perils of trust. Hand management and facedown card play combine with opportunities for betrayal to create a detailed blend of strategy, player interaction and suspicion. At every turn, players make concealed moves and develop hidden plans, but will also have thorough conversations as they discuss tactics, defend choices and bluff to protect carefully guarded secrets.

Specs

Game details

Players: 2–3
Age: +14
Duration: 90 min
Difficulty: Medium
Type: Board game
Year: 2021
Mechanics: Action Queue · Cooperative Game · Events
Categories: Bluffing · Deduction · Mafia
Designer: Adrian Kerrihard
Publisher: Bumble3ee Interactive · Distant Rabbit Games · Fever Games · Schwerkraft-Verlag