Blood on the Clocktower 2022
Designed by Steven Medway
What it is
A medium-heavy bluffing, deduction, murder / mystery game for 6-21 players (~30 min), built around betting and bluffing, deduction, hidden roles.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #66 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
Mechanics
How to play Blood on the Clocktower
Blood on the Clocktower is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.0 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 6–21 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 15 and up. It's a Bluffing, Deduction and Murder / Mystery game where the core of play revolves around Betting and Bluffing, Deduction and Hidden Roles. A medium-heavy bluffing, deduction, murder / mystery game for 6-21 players (~30 min), built around betting and bluffing, deduction, hidden roles. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #66 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played party title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Blood on the Clocktower
How many players is Blood on the Clocktower?
Blood on the Clocktower plays with 6–21 players.
How long does Blood on the Clocktower take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Blood on the Clocktower hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.0 out of 5 — medium-heavy. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Blood on the Clocktower for?
The publisher recommends ages 15 and up.
What kind of game is Blood on the Clocktower?
Blood on the Clocktower is a Bluffing, Deduction, Murder / Mystery game, built on Betting and Bluffing, Deduction, Hidden Roles.
Where to buy Blood on the Clocktower
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