A card-driven cooperative investigation racing to solve a prison death before the press conference.
Who it's for
Perfect for a group that enjoys reading through a mystery together and piecing together a story rather than optimizing mechanics.
Not for you if…
If you want replayable strategic depth, this is a one-shot narrative experience: once you know the story, the mystery is solved for good.
Vibe's take
Slow-burning and story-heavy. Each card revealed nudges the mystery forward, building tension toward a final reckoning with the press rather than fast turn-to-turn action.
Guilty: Houston 2015 drops you into a women's prison where Senator Kowalsky's daughter has just been found dead, and you have until tomorrow's press conference to piece together what happened. Working through a deck of narrative cards, you uncover clues, follow leads, and race against the clock before facing a room full of journalists demanding answers.
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Players
Duration
180–240 min
Ages 16+
Complexity
2.0 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
5.6/10
Rank #7,672
189 ratings
Published
2024
Language
Language essential