Wink Murder

Wink Murder

Objective:

The goal for the murderer is to “eliminate” as many players as possible without being detected. Meanwhile, the other players aim to identify the murderer before it’s too late.

Setup:

1. Number of Players: Ideally, 5 or more players.
2. Materials: None required, though you might use a deck of cards or slips of paper for role selection.
3. Roles:
   • One murderer (secretly chosen).
   • The rest are victims.
   • Optionally, you can include a detective who has a special role in identifying the murderer.

How to Play:

1. Assign Roles:
   • Use cards or slips of paper to assign roles secretly. For example:
     • Ace = murderer.
     • King = detective (optional).
     • Other cards = victims.
   • Alternatively, the host can tap one player on the shoulder while everyone’s eyes are closed.
2. Gameplay:
   • All players sit in a circle or mingle casually in a room.
   • The murderer “kills” victims by winking at them discreetly.
   • If a player is winked at, they must “die” dramatically (and silently) by slumping over or lying down after a brief delay.
3. Detective (Optional):
   • The detective observes the group and tries to identify the murderer.
   • They can make one formal accusation during the game.
4. Accusations:
   • Any player (including the detective) can accuse someone of being the murderer.
   • If the accusation is correct, the game ends, and the murderer is caught.
   • If the accusation is wrong, the accuser is “out” of the game.
5. Winning:
   • Murderer wins: If they eliminate all victims without being identified.
   • Other players win: If they correctly identify the murderer.

Tips for Success:

• The murderer should be subtle and not make frequent eye contact to avoid suspicion.
• Victims should act naturally and not give away the murderer.
• If a detective is involved, they should be observant and look for behavioral clues.

Enjoy your game! It’s a great icebreaker and can lead to lots of laughter and suspense.