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Year
2023
Players
2-5
Age
14+
Playtime
45 min
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Description
Almost Innocent is a co-operative deduction game with a progressive story in which your teammates must work together across different scenarios to prove your innocence. Each one of you has been accused of various crimes that you didn't commit, and you'll have to uncover the truth throught a campaign divided into 3 acts. While being linked narratively, each scenario can be played individually, and there's no obligation to play them in the campaign's order.
Each scenario come as a 6x6 grid, in which you can find different types of colored boxes. Each box's color corresponds to a type of proof, and at the beginning of the game, each player will draw a card for each type of proof on the grid. This combination of cards is your neighbour's solution, so each player will be responsible for the solution of another player. Turn after turn, each player asks select questions that will help not only them, but everyone else playing as well. The goal is to find out your solution before you run out of questions, as you only have a limited number of questions to ask before the scenario ends!
At the end of the scenario, the players announce what they think their solution is. If everyone is right, you've won. If not, it looks like your group has lost...
Almost Innocent is higly modular: each scenario has 3 difficulty levels, to accomodate every type of players, from newcomers to experienced veterans of deduction games.
As you progress throught the scenarios, you'll unlock different modules. After all, each one of you is a character in their own right, it's only fair that you may have you very own powers...
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kovray Top 10 List at 9:20 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Smart deduction with cooperative elements
- Replayable via different scenarios and modules
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- deduction and logic puzzle
Comparison games
- Search for Planet X
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card_play_and_scenario_paths — Cards and scenarios shift information and outcomes.
- logic_puzzle — Core mechanic involves solving a puzzle through questions and deduction.
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's a huge blast if you love crunchy crunchy roller mates
- we played 64 games and 81 times all in the span of nine days
- they came all the way over to Edmonton to play a lot of games
- it's just like really wholesome
- this is top ten games of Wallacon according to Ilya and Tyler
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UndeadVikingVideos Discussion at 55:23 sentiment: negative
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
none
Cons
- The rules are terrible and difficult to understand.
- The game took too long to play.
Thematic elements
- deduction
Comparison games
- Twilight Imperium
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Deduction — Players try to deduce information about each other or the game state.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I feel like Cthulhu could still be milked
- the cases are really solid
- the writing's really good it's a little wordy but I can edit that down
- Origins is garbage it was just absolute garbage
- he made it because I had 2,000 copies of him and I I threw in a dumpster eventually
- I hate the theme
- I'm agreeing to this is if it's overpowered
- that damn Joshy balancing lame who needs that in the game
- it's a super broken busted card
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UndeadVikingVideos Discussion at 24:22 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Challenging
- Cool information sharing mechanic
Cons
- Kickstarter exclusive
- Potentially difficult to find
Thematic elements
- Deduction about a crime
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- cooperative play — The game is cooperative.
- Deduction — Players deduce information about a crime.
- Information sharing — Players ask questions and share information.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Peter Piper oh oh yeah is correct yes
- It's not a problem it's who cares it's just it's just drop in the bucket doesn't matter these people's ratings doesn't matter at all
- I think that person would just go pound sand
- It's like you know you know who I am me it's just like you know I am like no [ __ ] no no I was I was quoting Quint
- I think the fact that you like like Lance Evan you get an email Board Game Geek that you know with this new system six negative reviews have been removed here you know the reasons because they mentioned shipping was the issue or you mentioned the word first edition
- You're becoming the Arbiter of what is or isn't an acceptable reason to rate
- It's like you can't create anything without without yes there's warts I Make Some somebody say that you suck right
- I think it's cool I think it's a cool idea think it's a cool system I think it make the board game geek rating that much better and more reputable
- You know it's like it's like you know you say hey look this is [ __ ] you'd be like okay fine it's [ __ ] but if like I went in there and I was like oh well you know it's like if somebody said play it played R to three played this game way too random
- You know it's like you can’t create anything without without yes there’s warts I Make Some somebody say that you suck right
- I think the rating system I I don't know what I would change for that one but there there's definitely other things I would change
- I think you're just not looking at from the perspective of a really small I guess that's my perspective I'm thinking of a firsttime Kickstarter who actually is on board game geek
- I think you're becoming the Arbiter of what is or isn't an acceptable reason to rate
- The idea is you want to make the ratings you want to see and that'll be what I mean I get it
- The fact that you like like Lance Evan you get an email Board Game Geek that you know with this new system six negative reviews have been removed here you know the reasons because they mentioned shipping was the issue or you mentioned the word first edition
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Meeple University Game Preview
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
none
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- almost innocent is a cooperative puzzle deduction game
- the game is of light complexity
- almost innocent a fun and replayable cooperative puzzle deduction game
- investigators are you ready to get your hands dirty investigate the crime and find the solutions to the crime that you are accused of because you are almost innocent
- there are also different modules that you can use in the game that makes almost innocent a fun and replayable
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Meeple University Game Preview at 0:04 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Cooperative puzzle deduction gameplay
- Light complexity
- Multiple scenarios and difficulty levels
- Modular additions increase replayability
- Investigation theme with hands-on deduction
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- grid_based_clues_and_rows_columns — A grid with rows and columns is used to locate victim, evidence, or crime; clues must be deduced in rows/columns
- innocence_tokens_for_easier_modes — Innocence tokens can be discarded to save players from failing easier game modes
- investigation_markers_and_questioning — Investigation markers are used to ask questions; questions are asked one at a time and discard a marker
- modules_and_variants — Different modules can be used to modify the game for variety and replayability
- powers_and_special_abilities — Hints or powers may be assigned to players
- scenario_progression_and_difficulty — Several difficulty levels and multiple scenarios; prologue scenarios; advancing to scenario two adds complexity
- solution_cards — Each player starts with a set of solution cards that other players must solve
- Unique Player Powers — Hints or powers may be assigned to players
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- almost innocent is a cooperative puzzle deduction game
- the game is of light complexity
- almost innocent a fun and replayable cooperative puzzle deduction game
- investigators are you ready to get your hands dirty investigate the crime and find the solutions to the crime that you are accused of because you are almost innocent
- there are also different modules that you can use in the game that makes almost innocent a fun and replayable
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kovray Rules Teach at 0:00
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Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
none
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this game is a cooperative deductive game with a progressive story in which you and your teammates work together to prove your innocence
- on your turn you'll take an investigation token assign it to a row or column and ask one of the following questions regarding the placement how many clues relate to my case or is my blank in this row or column
- remember that each clue is independent of one another so you may have multiple clues on the board but it's important to consider each of them individually
- this is just the prologue throughout the campaign new modules be uncovered in each of the scenarios changing the gameplay slightly
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kovray Rules Teach at 0:15 sentiment: neutral
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- investigation and deduction to determine the correct innocence/victim/crime alignment
- cooperative investigation into a crime to prove innocence
- progressive story that unfolds across scenarios
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Campaign — Modules add variations such as limited questions, token limits, or special abilities (e.g., malicious mouse).
- campaign modules — Modules add variations such as limited questions, token limits, or special abilities (e.g., malicious mouse).
- crossing off clues — Clues can be crossed off on player sheets as information is confirmed or ruled out.
- Deduction — On a turn, players place an investigation token on a row or column to trigger questions about clue placement.
- final guess and reveal — After questions, players announce victims and other players confirm/deny; if correct, progress to the next round of clues.
- investigation tokens — On a turn, players place an investigation token on a row or column to trigger questions about clue placement.
- note-taking and deduction — Players take notes and deduce where clues may be on the board, circling numbers to denote findings.
- one question per row/column — A key rule: you can only ask one question per column and per row.
- solution cards — Each player receives a set of solution cards; the cards are the answers for the player on their left and are marked on the player sheet.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this game is a cooperative deductive game with a progressive story in which you and your teammates work together to prove your innocence
- on your turn you'll take an investigation token assign it to a row or column and ask one of the following questions regarding the placement how many clues relate to my case or is my blank in this row or column
- remember that each clue is independent of one another so you may have multiple clues on the board but it's important to consider each of them individually
- this is just the prologue throughout the campaign new modules be uncovered in each of the scenarios changing the gameplay slightly
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Let's Table It Top List at 4:03 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Cooperative experience
- Replayability across depths and stories
Cons
- Relies on effective communication among players
Thematic elements
- Cooperation and information sharing
- Cooperative mystery with clues and personal character sheets
- Question-driven deduction with collaborative play
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Communication-based deduction — Questions and answers steer the logical path for the team.
- cooperative clue-giving — Players give and receive clues to deduce on their own sheets.
- Deduction — Questions and answers steer the logical path for the team.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Little Alchemist a fun app driven family logic deduction type game.
- So great with all the kids, you know, everybody could play.
- Chronicles of Crime is that kind of quintessential app assisted.
- In the app, you will select which mystery you want to solve, which case you want to go on.
- You explore locations, and as you move your device around, it moves around the crime scene and you're looking and you're just shouting out the things that you see as you go.
- Animals of Baker Street is 100% app free. This is a good one to unplug, have the family play with the kids.
- I love Unlock as opposed to some of the other escape room type mystery games because you don't have to destroy anything.
- fully replayable.
- you can just hand this off to somebody else to enjoy and you don't have to reset it really that much.
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Foster the Meeple Top List at 10:31 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- brain burner/dense deduction
- high replayability via clues and exchanges
Cons
- heavier than casual deduction games
- can be slower with larger groups
Thematic elements
- information as currency; left-right clue exchange
- Innocence and courtroom-style deduction in a semi-cooperative frame
Comparison games
- Clue
- Mind MGMT
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- information currency — cards representing clues are exchanged to gain more information
- left-right clue exchange — clues flow between neighbors as players try to deduce their own puzzle
- semi-cooperative deduction — players give and receive clues to determine identities and locations
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- the currency in this game is information
- it's the closest game you're going to get to clue that isn't clue
- we freaking love this game
- this is essentially just a better version in my opinion of clue
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Foster the Meeple Discussion at 12:44 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Mechanics unknown.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a beautiful kind of story
- you need to play with the right group
- it's not cute
- it's like comfort food games
- the rules are simple
- oh my god it's so good
- it's a ramp... chaos
- this is an easy one to just flick some discs around
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