Witness

Witness

Licensed / AdaptedDeductionMemoryMurder / Mystery
Players
4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
4 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
15 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
13+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.5 / 5
Year
2014

About the game

Witness drops four players into the world of Blake and Mortimer, each holding secret clues to a mystery that must be solved through severely limited communication. Players whisper information down a chain each round, distorting and losing details along the way, then answer questions about the case together. With 64 cases included, the game offers a memory and deduction challenge unlike typical cooperative games. It's a quick, tense race against imperfect information sharing.

Hobbli's Notes

Witness is a clever cooperative memory game that turns miscommunication into the central challenge, which Hobbli's team finds delightfully frustrating in the best way. The strict four-player requirement is a real limitation, but it makes for a tightly focused experience. Sessions are short, so it's easy to fit several cases into one evening. Comic book fans of Blake and Mortimer will appreciate the licensed theme.

What we like

  • Clever communication-limited memory mechanic.
  • 64 included cases offer strong replay value.
  • Short playtime fits easily into any game night.
  • Cooperative deduction encourages group discussion.

Keep in mind

  • Requires exactly four players, limiting flexibility.
  • Licensed theme may be unfamiliar to non-fans of the comics.
  • Repeated miscommunication may frustrate some players.

Who it's for

Best for exactly four players (12+) who enjoy cooperative deduction, memory challenges, and quick mystery-solving sessions.

Mechanics

Communication LimitsCooperative GameMemoryStorytelling

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