Deception: Murder in Hong Kong

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong

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Players
4-12
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Playtime
20m
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Difficulty
Intermediate
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Rating
8.8

About the Game

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong is a game of deduction and deception for 4-12 players that plays in about 20 minutes. In the game, players take on the roles of investigators attempting to solve a murder case – but there's a twist. The killer is one of the investigators! Each player's role and team are randomly assigned at the start of play and include the unique roles of Forensic Scientist, Witness, Investigator, Murderer, and Accomplice. While the Investigators attempt to deduce the truth

Publisher: Jolly Thinkers
Designer: Tobey Ho
Release Year: 2014

Reviews

Board Game Review Team
10/19/2025
⭐ 8.8

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong

βœ“ Pros

  • β€’ Fantastic social deduction for large groups
  • β€’ Quick rounds with lots of exciting revelations
  • β€’ Unique clue-giving role keeps everyone engaged

βœ— Cons

  • β€’ Relies on players to be attentive and engaged
  • β€’ Balance can skew if clues are too obvious or too vague
  • β€’ Forensic Scientist role is fun but a bit passive (no debating)

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