Paper Trail is an exciting hidden movement board game. In this game, students pass notes around the classroom, while the teacher tries to confiscate them. The teacher has to use logic and deduction, and students need to balance risk and reward as they strive to deliver the most notes. It's a medium - weight strategy game suitable for adult board gamers and board game families. With its 90s/2000s American education art and aesthetic, unique mechanics, theme, and asymmetric roles, it offers a brand - new experience for hidden movement fans. 2 - 5 players, 45+ minutes, ages 14+.
To play Paper Trail, first gather 2 to 5 players aged 14 or older. Decide who will be the teacher and who will be the students. The game usually takes 45 minutes or more. As a student, your goal is to pass as many notes as you can around the classroom without getting caught by the teacher. You need to think about the risk of getting the note confiscated versus the reward of delivering it. The teacher should use logic and deduction to find out where the notes are and confiscate them. When the game is over, just put all the pieces back in the box neatly. Keep the game in a dry place to prevent damage to the cards and other components.
