Mr. Jack
A board game by Bruno Cathala, Ludovic Maublanc
No text on components is needed during play.
2 Players 30 minutes Low
Variable Player Powers, Card Drafting, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid
Deduction, Murder/Mystery
Friends and Communities with Mr. Jack
Description
In Mr. Jack, two players are pitted against each other in a game of cat and mouse. One player takes on the role of Jack the Ripper, hiding in plain sight among eight characters on the board, while the other player is an independent investigator trying to uncover Jack's true identity. The goal is simple: Jack must escape the district or avoid being accused for eight turns, while the investigator must use intuition and logic to figure out who Jack is. As the game unfolds, players move characters around the board, using special powers to place them in shadow or light. Witnesses declare whether Jack is visible or not at the end of each turn, allowing the investigator to eliminate suspects and narrow down the options. With easy-to-learn rules and a playtime of just 30 minutes, Mr. Jack is a quick and thrilling game of deduction and mystery that's perfect for two players.
Expansions
Mr. Jack
Extension
2 Players
30 minutes
Low
Mr. Jack
Extension
2 Players
30 minutes
Low
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