Megacorpin Games: Awkward Guests 2 The Berwick Cases - Board Games

Introduction

Step into the world of mystery and deception with Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases, a thrilling strategy board game of deduction, crime-solving, and manipulation. In this unique game, players take on two opposing roles—one as the mastermind orchestrating a murder and the other as an investigator racing to uncover the truth. Set in a gripping narrative where one of the infamous Berwick twins has been murdered, it’s up to you to outsmart your opponent, whether by covering your tracks or piecing together the clues.

Description

Awkward Guests 2 is designed for 2 players and offers an intense head-to-head battle of wits, perfect for mystery lovers, strategy enthusiasts, and competitive gamers. With original mechanics, dice-based decision-making, and deep investigative elements, each session unfolds in a different way, ensuring no two games are ever the same. Whether you're plotting the perfect crime or racing against time to solve it, Awkward Guests 2 keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Ideal for game nights, couples, or fans of detective fiction, this English-language board game is easy to set up and offers a tense, fast-paced experience in just 30-40 minutes. If you enjoy games like Clue, Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective, or other deduction-based games, you'll love the strategic depth and replayability of this game.

Additional Information

• Players: 2
• Playtime: Approximately 30-40 minutes
• Age: Recommended for players 12 years and older
• Game Type: Mystery, deduction, and dice game
• The game centers around recreating two murder cases involving the Berwick sisters, Beatrice and Berenice. Each player alternates roles between mastermind (plotting the murder) and investigator (solving the crime).
• The objective is to determine who committed the murder, how they did it, and why. The first player to answer all three correctly wins.
• Gameplay involves rolling inquiry dice and placing them on a double-sided inquiry board to request information. Players interrogate suspects, question household staff, examine crime scenes (Berwick Mansions), search for clues, and consult police reports.
• The mastermind reveals requested information; the investigator uses clues to draw conclusions and advance the case.

Package Contents

• 3 inquiry dice
• One double-sided inquiry board
• One notebook with double-sided tracking sheets
• Two screens to prevent players from seeing each other’s information ("awkward glances")
• Two sets of investigator tokens or markers

The board is double-sided, featuring sides for each Berwick sister’s murder case, with layouts showing suspects, rooms, weapons, and clues. The game emphasizes thematic storytelling with rich background lore on suspects and weapons, supporting immersive deduction.

Megacorpin Games is based in Spain and has experience producing thematic, narrative-driven games like this, often focused on immersive player experiences involving mystery and strategy.

This detailed setup offers engaging, head-to-head gameplay combining strategic inquiry with narrative elements aimed at fans of deduction and crime-solving board games.