- BGG rank
- BGG #2,494
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Inkognito
- 3–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 1988
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,905
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Inkognito: The Card Game
1997
Rules assistance for Inkognito: The Card Game
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- 3–5 players
- 20–30 min
- 11+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Inkognito: The Card Game
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Inkognito: The Card Game is a board game released in 1997 for 3–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 11 and up. It was designed by Alex Randolph and Leo Colovini and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
It is Carnival in Venice, and you are seeking your partner, one of three other world famous secret agents. Your mission is to make contact with that agent and trade information that will allow the two of you to break into a safe containing the last known whereabouts of a mysterious figure known only as "the Grand Old Man." But beware, for another team of agents has been sent to Venice as well, to steal the information before you, and one mistake could cost you your life... In INKOGNITO: THE CARD GAME, each player is assigned the role of one of four secret agents: Lord Fiddlebottom, Colonel Bubble, Agent X or Madame Zsa Zsa, and must deduce who the other players are by arranging meetings with them to share tidbits of information. The players may also meet up with "the Ambassador" to gain valuable knowledge about the other spies. The first player to deduce the identities of the other agents and meet up with their partner wins the game. INKOGNITO: THE CARD GAME is a deductive card game of secrets, lies, and investigation for 2-5 players, playable in 2-30 minutes. Re-implements: Inkognito
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Questions and answers
Inkognito: The Card Game supports 3–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Inkognito: The Card Game is 20–30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Inkognito: The Card Game for ages 11 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Inkognito: The Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Inkognito: The Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Inkognito: The Card Game are: Alex Randolph and Leo Colovini. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Inkognito: The Card Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.