Snake Charmers

Trust has an expiration date — find the snake charmers before they find you.

👥 3–6 players⏱ approx. 20 min🪄 Rules in 5 min8+
★ 5.7 · BGG #7,314

Who it's for

Ideal for groups who love social deduction and hidden-role party games full of accusations, second-guessing, and table talk.

Not for you if…

Skip it if your group finds accusatory, bluffing-heavy social games uncomfortable — the whole experience hinges on suspicion and misdirection.

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Vibe's take

Tense and talkative — accusations fly, alliances shift mid-round, and the hidden-role uncertainty means you're never quite sure whether the person you're trusting is helping the group or quietly working against it.

About this game

Snake Charmers is a bluffing deduction game where trust comes with an expiration date. Snake charmers are hiding among the group, and everyone must work together to drive away the coming night while quietly figuring out who's playing with the team and who's playing everyone else. The social pressure builds as suspicion spreads around the table.

Hidden-role bluffing deductionSemi-cooperative social pressureSnake charmers hide among you

By the numbers

Players

Best at 5–6 playersWorks with 3–6

Duration

15–20 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

1.5 / 5 — Light

BGG Rating

5.7/10

Rank #7,314

359 ratings

Published

2025

Designed by

Inka Brand, Emely Brand, Lukas Brand, Markus Brand

Published by

Hachette Boardgames UK, Blackrock Games, Edition Spielwiese

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