The following is a comparison of the key features of each game. You can use this list to help decide which game best suits your group’s preferences. Also see here for a style guide.
Strategy: Indicates amount of logical thinking and problem-solving. A higher number means more strategic complexity.
Role Play: The minimum recommended level of emotional investment (all games are more enjoyable with higher involvement if you feel comfortable being expressive). Acting is optional, but some scripts require reading lines aloud.
Social Deduction: The impact that deception, and the ability to detect it, will have on gameplay and chance of winning.
Reading: Represents the amount of comprehension required, including clues and any re-reading during the game.
Trigger: A subjective (personal) rating of potentially sensitive content. 0 = appropriate for all ages (more details).
Length: Average time required to finish the game, including introduction and debrief time.
Detective Novelist’s Challenge
Strategy: 3/5
Role Play: 2/5
Social Deduction: 3/5
Reading: 4/5
Trigger: 3/5
Length: 3 hrs
Demolition
Strategy: 3/5
Role Play: 3.5/5
Social Deduction: 3/5
Reading: 2/5
Trigger: 0/5
Length: 4 hrs
The Checkerboard
Strategy: 4/5
Role Play: 2/5
Social Deduction: 4/5
Reading: 3/5
Trigger: 4/5
Length: 4 hrs
Hello
Strategy: 2/5
Role Play: 4/5
Social Deduction: 2/5
Reading: 4.5/5
Trigger: 1/5
Length: 5 hrs
As the Final Curtain Falls (3 players)
Rings of the Year (5 players)
Hello, Again (6 players)
The Miracle of Y (6 players)