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Guess Whodunit?
Guess Whodunit? is a low-prep storytelling game in which a murderer and a detective hunt each other down, fleshing out their characters’ identities in the process. All you need to play are: Two playersOne half of the classic guessing game Guess Who? or a homemade equivalent (24 distinct character portraits) Each turn, the detective plays a round of Guess Who? and the murder's response determines the following scene. After four turns/scenes, an accusation is made and the investigation's success or failure is resolved. Featuring art by Cobysoft Joe, Guess Whodunit? is formatted for both screens and fold-at-home printing on a single sheet of 8.5x11" paper.
Price:
$3.00
Rating:
5.00 (from 9 reviews)
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