How many players is Detective Club?

Detective Club plays with 4–8 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Detective Club take to play?

A game of Detective Club takes 45 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Detective Club any good?

Detective Club rates 7.4/10 from 1,788 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around roles with asymmetric information, storytelling, team-based game.

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Detective Club (2018)

4–8 players · 45 min · age 8+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Players: 4–8
Play time: 45 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 7.4/10

Best for 4–8 players aged 8+ who like bluffing games — light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Detective Club

Come up with an explanation for your surreal cards to hide your secret role.

Bluffing Card Game Deduction Humor Party Game

Mechanics: Roles with Asymmetric Information, Storytelling, Team-Based Game, Voting · Designer: Oleksandr Nevskiy

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Detective Club FAQ

How many players is Detective Club?: Detective Club plays with 4–8 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Detective Club take to play?: A game of Detective Club takes 45 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Detective Club any good?: Detective Club rates 7.4/10 from 1,788 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around roles with asymmetric information, storytelling, team-based game.