Passengers
- Designer Joost Das
- Publisher FableSmith , CardBoard Pirates , Corax Games , Geekach LLC , Lotus Frog Games
- Illustration Joost Das
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Passengers, you secretly place passengers onto two boats on the banks of Limbo. You must distinguish between honest souls and cunning demons. Through tactical communication, bluffing, and collecting unique gifts, your team tries to choose the right boats. At the end, all players vote on which boat will journey to the Afterlands. The game challenges when to share information and when to stay silent.
Who Is This Game For?
Passengers is designed for groups of four to eight players who enjoy social deduction games with bluffing elements. It is a medium-weight game lasting about 50 minutes and requires no extensive prior experience. Great for players who like tactical and communicative challenges.
How It Works
Each round, players place hidden passengers on one of two boats, acting as honest souls or secret demons. Collecting unique gifts helps deduce other players' roles. Using mechanics like Hidden Roles, Deduction, and Voting, teams aim to select the boat carrying the most honest souls. Worker Placement and End Game Bonuses add tactical depth.
What Makes It Special
Joost Das combines hidden roles, bluff, and team play in Passengers. Without official awards, it stands out through its unique Limbo setting and the blend of tactical communication with hidden roles. It belongs to a religious-themed family related to Christianity.
Pro
- Exciting blend of deduction and bluff
- Team-based gameplay with voting mechanic
- Short playtime around 50 minutes
- Supports 4 to 8 players, ideal for larger groups
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Requires at least four players
- Theme may not appeal to all players
Setting & Atmosphäre
Passengers is set on the banks of Limbo, a liminal world where souls await passage to the Afterlands. The theme is inspired by Christian notions of the afterlife, creating a dark, mystical atmosphere.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on observing other players closely and share information tactically to support your team.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Passengers requires at least 4 players and does not support solo play.
How long does a game really take?
A game of Passengers typically lasts about 50 minutes, making it a relatively short session.
What prior experience do I need?
This is a medium-weight game suitable for players new to deduction and bluff mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Passengers uniquely combines Hidden Roles, Worker Placement, and Voting, emphasizing tactical communication.
Is this suitable for families?
With a 12+ age limit and moderate complexity, Passengers is better suited to older children and adults.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Hidden Roles, Deduction, and Voting in a team-based setting makes Passengers stand out.
Fazit
Passengers is a recommended game for groups enjoying social deduction and bluff. Its playtime and player count require a group dynamic that shapes the experience.
