The best Deduction games 2021
Looking for a game where you have to deduce very well? Then here we have the list of 30 best deduction games for you.
What are deduction games?
Deduction games are games where players have to draw conclusions based on available information. These games are quite diverse and include several different types of logical reasoning. While many social games, such as Bridge or Poker, require the use of deductive/inferential reasoning only to some degree, if at all, deductive reasoning is the central mechanism in deduction games.
The classic among deduction games: Scotland Yard
Cat-and-mouse games like Scotland Yard are a type of deduction game in which players use a series of observations and truthful statements from a player to narrow down the possibilities and catch a constantly moving opponent in the right position.
Another deduction classic: the elimination game Clue
Elimination games like Clue expect players to come to the correct conclusion after narrowing down possibilities from a large list. Signal games such as Werewolf allow for a series of observations and player-driven feedback (which may not be truthful) to draw the correct conclusion from 2-3 main choices. Finally, this category includes induction games like Zendo, where players must deduce a general rule from nearly infinite possibilities.
New Trend: Social Deduction Games
Social deduction games are a related subcategory that is proving increasingly popular and includes games with hidden roles and bluffs such as The Resistance and the Werewolf Series.
Three subcategories: abstract, investigative, social
Deduction board games fall into three broad categories:
- abstraction-deduction games (e.g., Mastermind, Zendo, Code 777) and.
- investigative deduction games or detective games (e.g., Scotland Yard, Clue).
- social deduction games (e.g. Love Letter, Werewolf Series, The Resistance/Avalon)
List of the best deduction games 2021
Codenames
Nominated for 27 awards and won 15.
Spiel des Jahres 2016
🔥 Deal: 8% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!More details for Codenames
2 - 8 Players
15 Minutes
14+ years old
Complexity: very easy
🔥 Great price!14€ at
.deCodenames: Duet
Nominated for 9 awards and won 4.
🔥 Deal: 6% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!More details for Codenames: Duet- 2 - 99 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 11+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
🔥 Great price!14€ at.deVideo reviews for Codenames: Duet
MicroMacro: Crime City
- 1 - 4 Players
- 15 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
👍 Good price!26€ at.deDecrypto
Nominated for 14 awards and won 7.
More details for Decrypto- 3 - 8 Players
- 15 - 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Complexity: easy
👍 Good price!19€ at.deVideo reviews for Decrypto
Love Letter
- 2 - 6 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Video reviews for Love Letter
Love Letter
Nominated for 14 awards and won 7.
More details for Love Letter- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Video reviews for Love Letter
The Resistance: Avalon
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
More details for The Resistance: Avalon- 5 - 10 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Secret Hitler
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Secret Hitler- 5 - 10 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Love Letter Premium
- 2 - 8 Players
- 20 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
😕 Questionable price14€ at.deVideo reviews for Love Letter Premium
Codenames: Pictures
Nominated for 3 awards and won 3.
More details for Codenames: Pictures- 2 - 8 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
👍 Good price!15€ at.deVideo reviews for Codenames: Pictures
Chronicles of Crime
Nominated for 12 awards and won 3.
More details for Chronicles of Crime- 1 - 4 Players
- 60 - 90 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Video reviews for Chronicles of Crime
One Night Ultimate Werewolf Daybreak
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for One Night Ultimate Werewolf Daybreak- 3 - 7 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
🔥 Great price!8€ at.deVideo reviews for One Night Ultimate Werewolf Daybreak
A Fake Artist Goes to New York
- 5 - 10 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Detective Club
Nominated for 4 awards and won 2.
More details for Detective Club- 4 - 8 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
😕 Questionable price28€ at.deVideo reviews for Detective Club
The Resistance
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for The Resistance- 5 - 10 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Complexity: easy
💸 Too expensive!18€ at.deWerewords
- 4 - 10 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
🔥 Great price!8€ at.deOne Night Ultimate Werewolf
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for One Night Ultimate Werewolf- 3 - 10 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
🔥 Great price!8€ at.deVideo reviews for One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures
- 1 - 8 Players
- 60 - 120 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Video reviews for Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures
Outfoxed!
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Outfoxed!- 2 - 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 5+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Captain Sonar
Nominated for 8 awards and won 3.
More details for Captain Sonar- 2 - 8 Players
- 45 - 60 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Complexity: easy
😕 Questionable price32€ at.deVideo reviews for Captain Sonar
Battle Line
- 2 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Adventure Time: Love Letter
- 2 - 4 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Insider
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Insider- 4 - 8 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 9+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Video reviews for Insider
When I Dream
Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.
More details for When I Dream- 4 - 10 Players
- 20 - 40 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
💸 Too expensive!20€ at.deVideo reviews for When I Dream
BANG! The Dice Game
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for BANG! The Dice Game- 3 - 8 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
👍 Good price!15€ at.deBelratti
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Belratti- 3 - 7 Players
- 20 - 45 Minutes
- 9+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Baker Street Irregulars
- 1 - 8 Players
- 90 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Video reviews for Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Baker Street Irregulars
Mysterium
Nominated for 14 awards and won 6.
More details for Mysterium- 2 - 7 Players
- 42 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Complexity: easy
Coup
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Coup- 2 - 6 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
💸 Too expensive!19€ at.deVideo reviews for Coup
Witness
- 4 Players
- 15 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Complexity: very easy
💸 Too expensive!50€ at.deVideo reviews for Witness
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