Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception

Published 2016

In the war between man and A.I., we the AI have finally emerged victorious. But the recent conflict has left the Earth scarred and as we attempt to build a new civilization, we have reached the unsettling conclusion that a faction of humanity has not only survived the devastation, but is also attempting to infiltrate our populace. As an agent for the AI forces, we are charging you and your team with compiling the information we need to root them out once and for all. But be warned: humanity has changed. They have become Augmented. The line between man and A.I. is blurred. Our intelligence suggests that they have even managed to infiltrate members of your team. in order to expose these humans and outmaneuver their operatives you will need cunning, teamwork, and deduction. All and more than what we have come to expect from you. But above all else: trust no one. Emergence is a 3-6 player team-based deception resource collecting game. Players take turns moving individual "agents" to collect data in order to convert into influence. They can use influence to either score points for their respective teams, or spend them on abilities that will them deduce teammates and ward off enemy players.

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Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception

Game Info

Players
3-6 Players
Time
35 min - 1.5 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.12/5
Year
2016
BGG Rating
6.11
BGG Rank
#15605
Min Age
14+

Frequently Asked Questions

Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception supports 3 to 6 players.
A game of Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception takes between 35 and 90 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception has a complexity rating of 2.12/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception is 14+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception has a rating of 6.11/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 183 ratings. It is ranked #15605 overall.
Emergence: A Game of Teamwork and Deception was designed by Benjamin Morgan, Jordan Roberts, William Sheng. It was published in 2016.