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Masquerade Trick Party
2026
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- 3–5 players
- 15 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 3 players
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Masquerade Trick Party is a board game released in 2026 for 3–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Makoto Akiyama (秋山真琴) and Pekora (ぺこら) and its main mechanics are Deduction, Hidden Roles, and Trick-taking.
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About the game
Masquerade Trick Party takes place at a masquerade ball. Behind every mask lies a secret desire—and a role to play. Dance gracefully in the ballroom, then offer a rose to the one you believe you’ve found. Tonight, your hidden feelings will decide the ending. In Masquerade Trick Party, players receive a Role Card with two goals: a Day Mission and a Night Mission. During the Ball Phase, players play a trick-taking game for 10 tricks, managing how many tricks they win. After the final trick, players enter the Offering Phase: all players place their Rose token on the Role they believe is the target of their Night Mission. Then roles are revealed and missions are checked. The game includes 12 roles for varied play and shifting stories from game to game. It supports 3–5 players, with additional 2-player and solo variants. Clear iconography and short playtime make it easy to teach, while the hidden-role deduction keeps every round tense until the final offering.
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Publishers
- Mysboard Games (ミスボドゲームズ)
Questions and answers
Masquerade Trick Party 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 Masquerade Trick Party is 15 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 Masquerade Trick Party for ages 10 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.
Masquerade Trick Party has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Masquerade Trick Party belongs to these categories: Card Game and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Hidden Roles, and Trick-taking. 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 Masquerade Trick Party are: Makoto Akiyama (秋山真琴) and Pekora (ぺこら). 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 Masquerade Trick Party 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.