The Castle of the Devil
A runaway carriage, two secret factions, and a puzzle of who to trust that nobody gets kicked out of solving.
Who it's for
Hidden-role fans who want the tension of Werewolf or Bang! without anyone sitting out after an early mistake.
Not for you if…
You want fast, brutal player elimination, because this ride keeps everyone in their seat until the final artifact is found.
Vibe's take
suspicious, clever, sociable, tense, non-eliminating
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About this game
The Castle of the Devil straps you into a runaway carriage racing toward a haunted castle, shoulder to shoulder with people who might be your closest allies or your worst enemies. You belong to one of two secret associations, each with its own hidden agenda, and everyone carries a secret profession with a useful power. On your turn you spy on someone's hand, trade cards, or duel outright, all in service of figuring out who shares your goal before your side needs to collect three specific artifacts. Unlike its bloodier hidden-role cousins, nobody gets thrown out of the carriage: you stay in the game and the guessing until the very last reveal.
Get it
from $27
By the numbers
Players
Duration
20–40 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.0 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
5.9/10
Rank #3,764
2.2k ratings
Published
2010
Language
Moderate text
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