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Gameplay in Brief:

This deduction game's theme (uncovering the identity of spies) isn't very deep, but the deduction genre lends itself well to a spy feel. Three spies are removed from the deck, and the others are dealt to the players. Players then question each other in a race to be the first to identify the three missing spies.

Basics:

For 3 to 6 players, ages 10 and up. About 60 minutes per game.

Designer:

Black Vienna was designed by Gilbert Obermair.

Publisher:

Black Vienna was published by Kosmos.

Genre:

Black Vienna is a deduction game with a spy theme.

Also by Gilbert Obermair:

Monster Match, a children's matching game for ages 6 and up.

Awards:

Black Vienna is on my list of the best spy games.

Black Vienna

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