Posted: 5 months ago.
Author: Rob Prior, @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
You play as one of two roles. The Hunters know a secret word and must share an associated word with the group. The Chameleon must pretend that they also know the secret word and act like everyone else to avoid detection. What's interesting is that the Chameleon gets two chances at victory. They can win by not being found out or by guessing the secret word at the end of the game. This forces the Hunters to walk the line between being vague enough to avoid accidentally helping the Chameleon but being specific enough to trip them up as the liar.
The heart of this game is discussion and cross-examination. You ask questions, probe people’s associations, and try to decide who the Chameleon is. Once you think you know, then you vote. If the Chameleon stays hidden, they win. Even if they are detected, they still get the chance to snatch victory away from the others by using what they know to guess the secret word.
The result is a game of bluff, deduction, and careful use of words. If you say too much you may give away your identity, but if you defend too vigorously then you risk the whole group losing.
Game Details
Release Date: 01/01/2017
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 3-8
Genres: Brain Game and Communication
Components: Cards and Dice
Developer: Big Potato Games (@BigPotatoGames)
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Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 15 minutes and 20 minutes to complete.
Play Style
You can play this game in the following styles:
Age Ratings
Skill Rating
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Younger players need to be comfortable under pressure and be able to cope with being questioned by a group of people. They need to be happy to lie to keep their identity secret if needed.
Content Rating
We rate this suitable for 3+ years-olds.
Costs
Accessibility
We haven't documented accessibility features for this game yet. Our The Chameleon Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@BigPotatoGames) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.
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