Step into the glamorous yet treacherous world of 1947 Hollywood. You're part of a bustling movie - making studio, but beware! Communists might be sneaking un - Patriotic elements into your films. In this social deduction game, each player secretly takes on the role of a Patriot, Communist, or Rising Star. Every round, you'll have a unique job like Screenwriter or Director, which impacts the movie, your cards, and the info you receive. You can skip your job to re - roll two dice. At round's end, those with stars on their dice add a card to the movie. After shuffling and removing one card, the team with the most revealed symbols wins the round. The first to win 4 rounds takes the game, while the Rising Star aims for a 7 - round tie. Remember, never show your cards or loyalty. Open discussion about movie cards is encouraged, and lying can be a great strategy for Communists and the Rising Star. It's the 5th standalone game in Facade Games' Dark Cities Series, following Salem 1692, Tortuga 1667, Deadwood 1876, and Bristol 1350. Suitable for 1 - 9 players, 20 - 40 minutes, ages 14 and up. Features deduction, dice rolling, hand management, and hidden roles with themes of bluffing, card games, and party fun.
How to play: First, decide on your roles secretly. Then, in each round, perform your unique job or choose to re - roll two dice. When adding cards to the movie, make sure to follow the rules about shuffling and removing one card. The team with the most symbols wins the round. Keep track of the round wins to determine the overall winner. Note: Don't show your cards or reveal your loyalty to anyone. It's okay to lie if you're a Communist or the Rising Star to achieve your goals. Also, open discussion about the cards in the movie is a key part of the game. Maintenance: Just keep the cards and dice in a dry place. After each game, shuffle the cards well and put them back in the box. Most players get the hang of it in just a few minutes, so have fun and be careful who you trust!
