Here Lies
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- Designer Jasper Beatrix , Jakob Maier , Bobby West
- Publisher DVC Games
- Illustration Kimberlyn Porter
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What to Expect
You and your teammates play investigators reconstructing mysterious deaths. One player leads the case while others ask questions, draw clues and tell stories. Individual clues are small, but together they form a web of intrigue that the team must interpret. The game emphasizes freeform play, acting and collaborative deduction rather than fixed card combos.
Who Is This Game For?
For groups who enjoy cooperative, narrative deduction and social interaction. With a 13+ age recommendation and about 50 minutes playtime, it fits a typical game night. Familiarity with storytelling or cooperative deduction games helps but isn't required.
How It Works
A lead investigator guides the round while other players gather information through questions, drawing and storytelling (mechanics include Questions and Answers, Drawing, Storytelling). Hand Management, Memory and Variable Player Powers affect what information players can access. The game is fully cooperative: the table either solves the case together or loses together.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Jasper Beatrix, Jakob Maier and Bobby West, Here Lies merges deduction with improvisational play and acting. It uses dry-erase components (per families) and focuses on creative, narrative clue construction rather than rigid deduction systems.
Pro
- Cooperative deduction with strong narrative emphasis
- Incorporates acting and storytelling for creative clues
- Variable player powers and memory elements add variety
Contra
- Freeform storytelling may be unfamiliar to rule-focused players
- Families data notes limited replayability
Setting & atmosphere
Theme is Mystery/Crime: murders, accidents and betrayals form the cases you reconstruct. The specifics are generated by players through storytelling and clues.
Tips for beginners
Start by aligning on the basic facts of the case and let the lead investigator structure discussions; be open to improvisation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
No — Here Lies is designed for 2–5 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
Playtime is about 50 minutes; allow extra time for setup and initial explanations.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with narrative or cooperative deduction games helps, since Here Lies relies on storytelling and group communication.
How does this compare to similar games?
Unlike strictly rule-driven deduction games, Here Lies emphasizes storytelling, acting and open-ended clues.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for ages 13 and up; younger children may struggle with the narrative and improvisational demands.
What mechanic makes it special?
Storytelling combined with Acting and Questions-and-Answers is the central mechanic that shapes play.
Fazit
Recommended for players who like cooperative, story-driven deduction and improvisation. Not ideal if you expect a strictly rules-driven competitive deduction game.
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