How many players is Deadline?

Deadline plays with 2–4 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Deadline take to play?

A game of Deadline takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Deadline any good?

Deadline rates 6.8/10 from 665 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / murder/mystery game built around cooperative game, hand management, set collection.

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Deadline (2017)

2–4 players · 60 min · age 14+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players: 2–4
Play time: 60 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.8/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 14+ who like deduction games — medium-light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Deadline

Follow the clues, push your luck, and solve the mystery before time runs out.

Deduction Murder/Mystery

Mechanics: Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Set Collection, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Dan Schnake, Adam West

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Deadline FAQ

How many players is Deadline?: Deadline plays with 2–4 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Deadline take to play?: A game of Deadline takes 60 min, at medium-light complexity (2.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Deadline any good?: Deadline rates 6.8/10 from 665 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / murder/mystery game built around cooperative game, hand management, set collection.