5 Brilliant Bluffing Games (Besides Ours 😉)

Some games are about points. Some are about strategy. And some… are about looking your friends dead in the eye and lying through your teeth.
We’re proud to say our own game, Grid of Shadows, falls squarely into that last category.

But while you're waiting to shuffle our shadowy cards, here are 4 other brilliant bluffing games that’ll test your poker face, your friendships, and your ability to shout “I KNEW IT!” at the dinner table.

🕵️ Avalon

If you’ve ever wanted to dramatically accuse someone of being evil based on the way they said “good morning,” this game’s for you.

A classic hidden role game, Avalon pits the loyal servants of Arthur against the sneaky agents of Mordred. Everyone's trying to complete quests, but the baddies are trying to sabotage the lot.

It's all about reading faces, spotting hesitation, and gaslighting your friends into trusting you.

🧙♂️ Blood on the Clocktower

Think Werewolf, but with more powers, more paranoia, and a lot more drama.

Someone’s a demon. Others are minions. A few unlucky ones are just confused townsfolk. And one by one, people start dying (in the game—don’t panic).

What makes Blood on the Clocktower special? Even dead players get to keep talking. Which means the lies never stop.

🧤 Coup

Quick, sharp, and brutal. Coup is like bluffing distilled into its purest form.

Everyone has two hidden roles, each with powers. You claim what you like, block what you like, and eventually someone calls your bluff.

Lose both your cards, you're out. Simple. Ruthless. Satisfying.

⛏️ Saboteur

Ah, dwarves. Digging tunnels. Working together. Or... not.

In Saboteur, you’re all trying to reach the treasure. Unless you're secretly a saboteur, in which case you’re gleefully leading everyone in the wrong direction while pretending to help.

The joy here is in sabotaging just enough to stay hidden.

🃏 Honorable Mention: Grid of Shadows 👁️🃏

Yes, it’s ours. Yes, we’re cheeky for including it. But Grid of Shadows brings its own flavour of bluffing to the table—quiet tension, strategic lies, and just enough chaos to keep everyone guessing.

If you like the games above, you’ll love playing in the dark with us.

Let us know your favourite bluffing games—or tell us how many lies you got away with in Grid of Shadows. No judgment. We’re all sneaks here.

Final Thoughts
There’s something magical about games that make you lie with a smile. Whether you're a seasoned schemer or just enjoy a bit of chaos, these games (ours included 😉) deliver that delicious tension of never quite knowing who to trust.

Try them out. Practice your poker face. And remember—
if you're not bluffing, you're not really playing.