Citizen X

What to Expect

Set in a small early 20th century city east of the Urals, players take on characters threatened by nightly zombie attacks. The game uses a DVD or MP3 moderator to guide night and day phases, where players close their eyes at night and exchange information in pairs during the day. Unlike similar games, no player is eliminated early, focusing on negotiation and social interaction in large groups of 6 to 16.

Who Is This Game For?

Citizen X is designed for large groups and is a social deduction game with moderate complexity. The 30-minute playtime suits players looking for quick yet engaging sessions. Experience with Mafia or Werewolf games helps but is not required.

How It Works

The game is moderated by a DVD or MP3 file that instructs the night and day phases. Each player starts with a character and a weapon. During the night, all players close their eyes, and information is revealed. During the day, players form pairs to share trustworthy information. The goal is to survive the zombie threat through negotiation and deduction.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Rainer M. Engel, Citizen X expands the classic Mafia game with an atmospheric technical moderator and no early player elimination. It blends murder mystery and negotiation in a large-player setting, differing from games like Werewolf by the absence of player elimination.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game takes place in a small city east of the Ural Mountains at the beginning of the 20th century, isolated by an avalanche and plagued by nightly zombie attacks.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on listening carefully and negotiating to gather information and build trust.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Citizen X is a solid choice for large groups seeking quick social deduction games without player elimination. It's recommended for fans of negotiation-based party games.