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Alibi

Alibi

Tor Productions Ltd · 1930
2–430 min8+ yrs2.0/5 complexity5.3 BGG12CouplesFamily
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How do you play Alibi?

The game consists of 51 cards divided into 4 sets of 12 - Crime, Prosecution, Defense, and Alibi. There are three additional cards - the Prisoner and 2 Surprise Witness cards.

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Alibi box art
official art · Tor Productions Ltd

The game consists of 51 cards divided into 4 sets of 12 - Crime, Prosecution, Defense, and Alibi. There are three additional cards - the Prisoner and 2 Surprise Witness cards.

The game is essentially a trick-taking game with 3 of the sets. The Alibi set is not shuffled in, but acts as a scoring mechanism as players receive these cards for winning tricks. Witness cards act as trump cards.

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating5.3 / 10
Vibe
CouplesFamily
Play time
30 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Alibi cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Alibi cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Alibi?
Alibi is a card game game, for 2–4 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring hand management. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Alibi — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Alibi support?
Alibi is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Alibi take?
A game of Alibi takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Alibi for?
Alibi is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Alibi?
Alibi has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Alibi new.

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