Belratti
- Players
- 3-7
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 5 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 25 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.1 / 5
- Year
- 2018
About the game
In Belratti, players split into buyers and painters trying to satisfy the museum's demand for artwork, while one hidden traitor's fake paintings try to slip into the collection undetected. Painters select cards matching given topics from their hands, then buyers must sort real submissions from Belratti's forged additions. With shuffled, face-down reveals and shifting roles each round, the game creates tense group deduction under time pressure. It's a clever cooperative deduction game with a delightfully sneaky hidden-traitor twist.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team enjoys how Belratti blends cooperative deduction with a sneaky hidden role, keeping tension high as everyone tries to read subtle clues in card choices. The rotating roles keep the game fresh each round. It's a great pick for groups who like social deduction without excessive downtime.
What we like
- Clever hidden-traitor twist on a cooperative deduction format.
- Rotating painter and buyer roles keep every round fresh.
- Quick 25-minute playtime suits larger groups well.
- Encourages creative thinking about visual and thematic connections.
Keep in mind
- Communication limits may frustrate players who prefer open discussion.
- Group deduction games can feel chaotic with larger player counts.
- Less strategic depth than traditional competitive card games.
Who it's for
Great for groups of 3-7, ages 8+, who enjoy cooperative deduction games with light social bluffing.
