Ruse

Published 2014

A murder has been committed in the Victorian steampunk city of St. Sebastian. You have made the short list of police suspects and the only way to retain your freedom is to prove that one of the others on the list is in fact the murderous culprit. Players take turns making Accusations against the other players by placing Method, Motive, or Opportunity cards in front of them or providing Alibis against the Accusations made against them by other players. You must remember what has been played and craft your Accusations well to pin the murder on another player. Ruse uses cards with specialized suits and amazing steampunk artwork to tell the story of murder and mayhem under the gaslights of St. Sebastian. As a bonus, the deck may also be used to play all of your favorite traditional card games.

Mechanics

Hand Management Memory Storytelling

Categories

Card Game Humor Memory Murder/Mystery Science Fiction

Designers

Levi Mote Sarah Sharp

Publishers

Bonsai Entertainment Game Salute
Ruse

Game Info

Players
3-5 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light — 1.21/5
Year
2014
BGG Rating
5.46
BGG Rank
#27645
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Ruse supports 3 to 5 players.
A typical game of Ruse takes about 30 minutes.
Ruse has a complexity rating of 1.21/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Ruse is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Ruse has a rating of 5.46/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 160 ratings. It is ranked #27645 overall.
Ruse was designed by Levi Mote, Sarah Sharp. It was published in 2014.