Killer

Published 1981

Killer is a sort of "live action" role playing game. The goal is to successfully "kill" your opponents within the rules of the game. Don't worry, the rules are carefully constructed so that no dangerous weapons are used. Typically the game is played in real time -- that is, the game is more likely to be played at school or at a game convention over a period of days or weeks than at a friends house in an afternoon. There are many scenarios outlined in the game but the simplest is to give every player the name and picture (if necessary) of another player and a dart gun. If you successfully kill your target you take his target as your new target. You may not shoot at anyone who is not your target except in self defense. Obviously, there needs to be at least one moderator. There are several other interesting scenarios as well as suggestions for far more elaborate and interesting weapons than dart guns. For example, there are sci-fi, mafia and spy vs spy scenarios.

Mechanics

Acting Dexterity Partnerships Physical Player Elimination Real-Time Team-Based Game

Categories

Action / Dexterity Mafia Party Game Real-time Science Fiction

Designers

Steve Jackson (I)

Publishers

Descartes Editeur Nexus Steve Jackson Games
Killer

Game Info

Players
3-50 Players
Time
6 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.07/5
Year
1981
BGG Rating
6.19
BGG Rank
#14447
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Killer supports 3 to 50 players.
A typical game of Killer takes about 360 minutes.
Killer has a complexity rating of 2.07/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Killer is 12+.
Killer has a rating of 6.19/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 167 ratings. It is ranked #14447 overall.
Killer was designed by Steve Jackson (I). It was published in 1981.