Obscurio
2-8
players
40
min
8+
age
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--- **Obscurio** is a family game mixing image-based communication and secret traitor roles, where players escape a sorcerer's library amid illusions and betrayal. Key mechanics include: - *Image guidance* The Grimoire directs the team by pointing to specific details in images. - *Cooperative pathfinding* Players collectively identify the exit quickly while avoiding wrong cards and traps. - *Traitor deception* One hidden traitor misleads the team to sow doubt and failure. - *Communication hurdles* Traps complicate sharing ideas, emphasizing careful discussion. - *Illusion avoidance* Players navigate illusions created by the sorcerer, relying on image details. Obscurio is a family-oriented cooperative game with a hidden traitor element, where players must escape the sorcerer's library filled with illusions and traps. The Grimoire player guides the team by pointing to details in richly detailed images, prompting others to select the correct path to the exit while avoiding misleading cards. However, one team member is a traitor intent on derailing progress, fostering constant suspicion. This blend of image-based communication and secret roles heightens tension through intricate visual clues, communication challenges from traps, and the paranoia of betrayal, delivering a unique experience in its genre. ---
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smeevil