A Fake Artist Goes to New York is a social deduction game for 5-10 players that combines creativity, deduction, and a dash of bluffing. It’s a quick and easy game to learn, making it perfect for parties, game nights, or even as a filler between heavier games.
Components
- The game comes in a small, portable box containing everything you need to play:
- A set of sheet of paper
- Markers (in different colors)
- Dry Erase cards
- 1 dry erase marker
Gameplay
One player acts as the “Question Master,” who secretly chooses a word from a category and writes it on all the word cards except one. The card with an “X” instead of a word goes to the “Fake Artist.” Players take turns adding one line to a collaborative drawing based on the chosen word, but the Fake Artist doesn’t know what the word is! After each turn, players can discuss the drawing and vote on who they think the Fake Artist is. The game continues until a player guess the correct word or vote out the Fake Artist.
Key Features
- Social deduction
- Bluffing
- Portable
- Quick game
- Easy to learn
Pros
- Highly replayable
- Encourages creativity and communication
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited player interaction: Players mainly focus on drawing and discussing, with less direct interaction compared to some other party or drawing games
- Can be repetitive with large groups: With larger groups, the deduction aspect can become less prominent and obvious as the drawing can become apparent after a few rounds
Conclusion
A Fake Artist Goes to New York is a party game that is a good addition for a quick board game when playing with non gamers or wanting to do something as a group. It plays quickly, and the game offers a good mix of creativity, deduction, and (sometimes) laughter. The rules are simple and the game is portable. It’s like the perfect game to hide in your purse just in case the board game opportunity arises
