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 Codenames2 - 8 Players
15 Minutes
14+ years old
Complexity: very easy
🔥 Great price!14€ at.de
Codenames: 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: Duet2 - 99 Players
15 - 30 Minutes
11+ years old
Complexity: very easy
🔥 Great price!14€ at.de
Video reviews for Codenames: Duet
MicroMacro: Crime City
1 - 4 Players
15 - 45 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: very easy
👍 Good price!26€ at.de
Decrypto
Nominated for 14 awards and won 7.
More details for Decrypto3 - 8 Players
15 - 45 Minutes
12+ years old
Complexity: easy
👍 Good price!19€ at.de
Video 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 Letter2 - 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: Avalon5 - 10 Players
30 Minutes
13+ years old
Complexity: easy
Secret Hitler
Nominated for 1 award.
More details for Secret Hitler5 - 10 Players
45 Minutes
13+ years old
Complexity: easy
Codenames: Pictures
Nominated for 3 awards and won 3.
More details for Codenames: Pictures2 - 8 Players
15 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: very easy
👍 Good price!15€ at.de
Video reviews for Codenames: Pictures
Chronicles of Crime
Nominated for 12 awards and won 3.
More details for Chronicles of Crime1 - 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 Daybreak3 - 7 Players
10 Minutes
8+ years old
Complexity: very easy
🔥 Great price!8€ at.de
Video 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 Club4 - 8 Players
45 Minutes
8+ years old
Complexity: very easy
😕 Questionable price28€ at.de
Video reviews for Detective Club
The Resistance
Nominated for 3 awards.
More details for The Resistance5 - 10 Players
30 Minutes
13+ years old
Complexity: easy
💸 Too expensive!18€ at.de
Werewords
4 - 10 Players
10 Minutes
8+ years old
Complexity: very easy
🔥 Great price!8€ at.de
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Nominated for 4 awards.
More details for One Night Ultimate Werewolf3 - 10 Players
10 Minutes
8+ years old
Complexity: very easy
🔥 Great price!8€ at.de
Video 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 Sonar2 - 8 Players
45 - 60 Minutes
14+ years old
Complexity: easy
😕 Questionable price32€ at.de
Video 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 Insider4 - 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 Dream4 - 10 Players
20 - 40 Minutes
8+ years old
Complexity: very easy
💸 Too expensive!20€ at.de
Video reviews for When I Dream
BANG! The Dice Game
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for BANG! The Dice Game3 - 8 Players
15 Minutes
8+ years old
Complexity: very easy
👍 Good price!15€ at.de
Belratti
Nominated for 2 awards and won 1.
More details for Belratti3 - 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 Mysterium2 - 7 Players
42 Minutes
10+ years old
Complexity: easy
Coup
Nominated for 2 awards.
More details for Coup2 - 6 Players
15 Minutes
13+ years old
Complexity: very easy
💸 Too expensive!19€ at.de
Video reviews for Coup
Witness
4 Players
15 Minutes
13+ years old
Complexity: very easy
💸 Too expensive!50€ at.de
Video reviews for Witness
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