Facade Games is a board game company that specializes in unique and immersive games featuring hidden roles, deduction, and player interaction. Their games usually incorporate intricate puzzles, storytelling mechanisms and reveal the mystery, conspiracy and secrets based themes.
Founded in 2015 by Travis & Holly Hancock, a pair of entrepreneurs with a passion for board games.
Their first game, 'Salem', was launched on Kickstarter and exceeded the funding goal by more than 400%.
They premiered their second game, 'Tortuga 1667' at Gen Con 2017, which won multiple awards and raised over $400,000 on Kickstarter.
They have since launched other successful games including 'Deadwood 1876', and 'Bristol 1350', each with its own unique and immersive game mechanics.
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A game set in the town of Salem during the witch trials, hidden roles create strategy & suspense.
The players are pirates in 1667 aboard a pirate ship with different allegiances. They must work together to determine the loyalty of their fellow pirates and stay alive.
A cowboy-themed game involving hidden trust, cards, dice and bluffing for 2-9 players.
A cooperative game that is set during the outbreak of the Bubonic Plague in Bristol, England, which focuses on strategy and cooperation to save as many lives as possible.
Facade Games is known for creating unique and immersive board games with intricate puzzles, storytelling mechanisms and hidden role deduction.
Most Facade Games' games are recommended for ages 13 years and above, but may vary based on the complexity and difficulty level of the game.
While the games are easy to learn, they may not be suitable for beginners as the gameplay involves strategy, deception, and careful decision-making. However, the set-up and rulebooks are clearly explained and rule variations make the games replayable.
You can purchase Facade Games' games from their official website, as well as from various online retailers and local game stores.
Most of Facade Games' games are designed for 4-10 players but can be played with two players too with slight alterations in gameplay. Players working together in a cooperative environment are mostly recommended for 2 players.
