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Deception: Undercover Allies Review: The Essential Expansion That Takes Identity Concealment to the Peak

"I want to enjoy more advanced psychological warfare." "I've started to be able to read the usual tactics of the other members."

If so, then this expansion set is just for you.
This work received a high rating of 9/10 and was awarded the "Seal of Excellence" by Sam Healey .
It is packed with "essential" additional elements that will increase the suspense of your deductions to the max.

Basic information about the game and its appeal in 30 seconds

First, we will briefly introduce the basic specifications of this game and the features unique to the expansion version.

1. Basic information

Expansion title Deception: Undercover Allies
Number of players Expandable to up to 14 players
Genre Identity concealment mystery game (extended version)
Main additions New roles, new events, and a ton of new cards added

2. The biggest feature of this game

  • New meta-shaking roles include the Insider, who can take away Investigators' voting rights, and the Lab Technician, who can make sure things are black and white.
  • Added "Arise Phase": A new night where special abilities are activated during evidence gathering rounds.
  • Overwhelming replayability: With 54 new weapons and 90 new evidence cards, the game never gets old.

3. The One Big Thing That Sets it Apart from Other Games

Not only do you gain more cards, but the unprecedented gimmick of "a forensic scientist might betray you" (a perfect crime) completely overturns the assumptions you had believed.

TOP 5 Special Charms of [UNDERCOVER ARIS]

Here are five emotional experiences that are purely visceral and unique to this expansion.

1. The thrill of "certainty" that runs through the silence of the night (Lab Technician)

"Arise Phase" is when only the forensic scientist and you wake up.
In the silence of the table, you gently point to the evidence card that you suspected was suspicious.
In response, the forensic scientist silently gives a thumbs up (correct).

The moment an uncertain deduction turns into an "absolute fact," an electric current runs through your entire body.
Even though you are convinced that "he is the culprit," how do you persuade him and corner him?
An exquisite experience awaits, blending a sense of intellectual superiority and responsibility.

2. "Heroic" decoy actions to protect teammates (protective guard)

You know who the witness is, so you act like you're a witness to attract the attention of the criminal team.

During the argument, you will feel the sharp gaze of the perpetrators focused on you.
And at the end of the game, the moment the criminal mistakenly nominates you as a "witness"--
It will be proven that your courageous "performance" led your team to victory.
High-fiving with friends without saying a word is a special experience.

3. Ruthless move to steal the ticket to victory (Insider)

"We've found the culprit! We're declaring the case solved!" the investigator declared enthusiastically.
However, the "badge token (resolution right)" that should have been in his hand was already taken away by you last night.

The look of shock on the face of someone who was about to deliver the hammer of justice as they realized that their rights had been taken away.
I feel a sense of guilt as I look on and smirk.
Only in this position can one experience the power to control the course of battle with a single choice: who to take away their voting rights and when.

4. The despair of turning your only ally into your enemy (the perfect crime)

Forensic scientists have always been absolutely neutral and on the side of investigators.
However, the moment the "Perfect Crime" event tile is flipped over, that premise falls apart.

Depending on the next tile the forensic scientist sees, he may switch sides to the killer team and start misleading you.
"Is this hint true or a trap?"
A fog of suspicion envelops the entire table, making it difficult to trust even your most trusted partner.

5. "Outrageous" evidence that brings laughter and confusion

Bizarre new cards like "Laser Shark," "Killer Robot," and "Nanobot" pop up while you solve serious murder scene mysteries.

The developments that will make you burst out laughing, such as "The cause of death was... a shark (with a laser)!?", are a lovely spice to this expansion.
Of course, some strangely realistic evidence, such as "undercooked chicken" and "defective parachute," was also added.
The breadth of reasoning and chaos accelerate at the same time.

💬 What real players say
BoardGameGeek has praised the evolution of gameplay, saying things like, "This is a must-have expansion for Deception," and "The new roles really change the structure of the game in a good way."

Three things you should know before purchasing

We will honestly tell you about the points to be careful about when introducing it and how to turn them into advantages.

[Point 1] Difficulty of storage

While the Kickstarter box is large, the retail expansion box is small, and it has been pointed out that it would be difficult to neatly store all the components in their sleeves.

💡 Here's how you can do it:
We recommend using cases from a 100 yen shop or using dividers in the box containing the basic set to prioritize cards that you play frequently.

[Point 2] Vague site tiles

The nine new scene tiles (especially the crime scene tiles) contain more vague information than the base set.

💡 Here's how you can do it:
Conversely, this means that it can create a situation that is favorable for the murder team .
It serves as a nice balancing act for groups who felt the core set made it too easy to corner the perpetrator.

[Point 3] Changes in the metagame due to badge theft

Holding onto a resolution declaration is risky because insiders can take away your badge.

💡 Here's how you can do it:
This encourages proactive play by declaring the solution as soon as possible.
Think of it as a catalyst that prevents the game from stagnating and creates a faster, more thrilling development.

A complete guide to the best people and scenes

We will suggest the situations in which this expansion set will shine the most and the type of player we recommend it for.

🍷 Situations where this game shines

  • Large parties and board game gatherings: We can accommodate up to 14 people, so you don't have to worry about overcrowding.
  • Regular meetings with the "usual members": This brings about dramatic change in groups where each other's thought patterns have become readable.
  • Play with Drinks: Unique cards like "Laser Shark" will have you laughing out loud.

👤 Recommended Player Profile

  • Those who have exhausted the basic set of "Deception" and are looking for more excitement
  • People who want to enjoy not just simple deduction but also "ability battles" and "psychological tactics" based on roles.
  • A GM (forensic scientist) who enjoys toying with the players.

summary:

Deception: Undercover Arise is more than just an additional pack of cards.
This is the key to evolving the detective games we are familiar with into "advanced psychological suspense that no one can believe."

The constant reading of each other's minds in new roles, the thrill of losing trust, and the overwhelming sense of accomplishment when you succeed.

If you want to enjoy some mind-numbing deception with your friends around the table, then this expansion is for you.
I'm sure you'll be left with a wonderful afterglow that won't die down even after the game is over.


Link to the official rulebook

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