Shamans
- Designer Cédrick Chaboussit
- Publisher Studio H , Arrakis Games , Banana Games , Corax Games , GaGa Games
- Illustration Maud Chalmel
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In Shamans, players join teams trying to restore harmony in a world threatened by Shadows. You play cards to stabilize the spirit world, perform rituals, and acquire artifacts. The game combines hidden roles with competitive play and a unique trick-taking mechanic. Success depends on reading your opponents and choosing the right side in this fantasy-themed social deduction experience.
Who Is This Game For?
Shamans is designed for 3 to 5 players aged 10 and up, with a playing time of about 60 minutes. It is a medium-weight game suited for groups who enjoy social deduction and team-based gameplay. Some prior experience with hidden role games helps but is not mandatory.
How It Works
Players are assigned hidden roles and belong to different teams. Using hand management, players select cards that allow actions like casting rituals or collecting artifacts. Deduction is key to identifying opponents’ roles. The game features team-based mechanics, track movement to mark progress, and an original trick-taking element that influences the flow and outcome of the game.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Cédrick Chaboussit, Shamans was nominated for the 2022 UK Games Expo Best Card Game (Strategic). It stands out by combining social deduction with an innovative card play mechanic in a fantasy setting inspired by druids and indigenous peoples.
Awards
2022
Pro
- Combines hidden roles, deduction, and hand management
- Team-based gameplay encourages social interaction
- Thematic depth with druids and indigenous peoples
- 2022 UK Games Expo Best Card Game (Strategic) nominee
Contra
- Only for 3 to 5 players
- Requires focus and deductive skills
- Challenging for younger children or newcomers to the genre
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a fantasy world inspired by druids and indigenous peoples, Shamans focuses on restoring balance as shamans battle shadows threatening the spirit realm. The theme incorporates spiritual and mystical elements.
Tipp für Einsteiger
At the start, focus on observing other players’ actions carefully and learn the effects of different cards.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Shamans is designed for 3 to 5 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for a game night.
What prior experience do I need?
Some experience with social deduction games is helpful but not required.
How does this compare to similar games?
Shamans combines hidden roles with a unique trick-taking mechanic and team play, setting it apart from other deduction games.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for players aged 10 and older; best suited for families familiar with medium-weight games.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of hidden roles, deduction, and hand management in a team-based card game is its distinctive feature.
Fazit
Shamans is recommended for players seeking a social deduction card game with team elements in a fantasy world. Its 60-minute duration fits well into game nights, and it offers a good entry point for those new to hidden roles.
