Similo*
Similo is a cooperative deduction game where players work together to guess a secret character from a set of twelve displayed in the middle of the table. Each version of Similo - such as Fables, History, or Myths - comes with a deck of thirty beautifully illustrated cards by Naïade, featuring characters that share a common theme.
Gameplay Overview
- Character Guessing: Players aim to guess one secret character from the twelve displayed characters.
- Clue-Giving: Using character cards from their hand, players give clues indicating whether they are similar to or different from the secret character.
- Elimination Process: After each clue, players eliminate characters from the table, trying to narrow down to the correct one.
Special Features
- Different Themes: Each version of the game comes with its own thematic deck, offering a variety of characters and artwork.
- Versatile Gameplay: Play with one set for both characters and clues, or mix sets for a more challenging experience.
- Beautiful Illustrations: The cards feature captivating portraits that enhance the game's visual appeal.
Conclusion
Similo is perfect for players who enjoy deduction, cooperation, and quick gameplay. The game's simple yet engaging mechanics make it accessible for all ages and skill levels. Whether playing with family or friends, the beautiful artwork and intriguing themes of Similo offer an enjoyable and challenging experience. Mixing different sets adds an extra layer of complexity and replayability, ensuring that each game is unique and entertaining.
Nominated for 2 awards.
- 👥 2 - 8 Players
- ⏱️ 10 - 15 Minutes
- 🧒 7+ years old
- 🧩 Immediately playable
We like Similo so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2026
- Position 2 in All winners and nominations for the game graphics award "Graf Ludo🇩🇪 2021"
- Position 1 in Best Games Based on The Wizard of Oz 🪄
- Position 15 in Best games released at SPIEL 2019 in Essen
- Position 12 in Best games released at SPIEL 2021 in Essen
- Position 6 in The best board, card & dice games set in the Mythology age🏛
- Position 21 in The best board games for 2 to 6 people 👯♀️-👨👩👦👧👦👧
- Position 29 in The best board games for beginners
- Position 1 in The best board games with historical background
- Position 2 in The Best Board Games with Whales
- Position 25 in The Best Board Games You Can Play on Tabletopia 🖥️
- Position 12 in The Best Card Games of the Year 2019 in Comparison
- Position 16 in The Best Cooperative Board Games for Five Players
- Position 27 in The Best Cooperative Board Games for Four Players
- Position 10 in The Best Cooperative Board Games for Six Players
- Position 30 in The Best Cooperative Board Games for Three Players
- Position 29 in The Best Cooperative Board Games for Two Players
- Position 22 in The best fantasy board games
- Position 22 in The best games released in 2019📆
- Position 12 in The best games where you can vote 🙋♀️
- Position 3 in The best games with fish
- Position 23 in The best games with limited communication 🤐
- Position 6 in The best "Grad Ludo🇩🇪" winners and nominees
- Position 1 in The best Harry Potter board, card & dice games ⚡️
- Position 16 in The Best Resilience Games Train Cooperation
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