Heimlich & Co.*
Heimlich & Co. is a clever and secretive board game where players maneuver a group of spies around a track to earn points, all while keeping their true identity hidden. The game's unique twist lies in the mystery of each player's color, only revealed at the end, making deduction and misdirection key elements of play. With a simple roll of the dice, players decide how to advance the spies, influencing the scoring but trying to conceal their motives.
Gameplay Overview
- Movement and Scoring: Players roll the dice and strategically move any spies, aiming to position their own spy favorably for scoring.
- Hidden Identities: The true color of each player's spy is secret until the game concludes, adding a layer of deduction.
Special Features
- Deduction Mechanism: Players must deduce the identities of their opponents while keeping their own hidden.
- Advanced Rules: An option for scoring additional points by accurately guessing the colors of all players enhances the strategic depth.
Conclusion
Heimlich & Co. masterfully combines strategy, deduction, and secrecy into a dynamic board game experience. Players are drawn into a world of espionage, where guessing the intentions of your opponents is as crucial as planning your next move. This game is an excellent choice for those who love a mix of strategy and mystery in a fast-paced, engaging format.
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1986
- 2 - 7 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
We like Heimlich & Co. so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 2 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 1985" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 2 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 1986" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 21 in The best board games of the 80s
- Position 19 in The best games from Wolfgang Kramer 🇩🇪👨
- Position 1 in The best games presented at the Spiel 1984 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 5 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2001 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 34 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2012 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 3 in The best games released in 1984📆
- Position 48 in The best "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪" board games