A fake artist goes to New York

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There are 3 roles in this game. The aim of this game is to be the first player to earn 5 points. However the method differs in each role.

The pad is passed from player to player, each adding a single element to a collaborative drawing. In our example, the artists are drawing a lion together. The fake artist’s job is to join in without anyone spotting that they are a fraud and don’t know what they’re doing. The pad goes round twice so everyone gets to add two lines to the picture. After that, all the players vote to decide who they think is the fake artist. After the reveal the fake artist (win or lose) must guess the hidden theme. If the fake artist gets the majority of votes they (and the GM) lose, otherwise the artists lose. After the reveal the fake artist (win or lose) must guess the hidden theme. Simple.Sounds simple right? Well it’s tougher than it seems. When drawing, players must find a balance between showing that they know what the secret prompt is without making it so obvious that the fake artist can guess it later. This gives the fake artist cover, because why would they draw something specific. They wouldn’t want to give it away. You can spot an Oink game easily from the other side of the games shop. In a world of big boxes with high art and armies of miniatures, Oink produce games with in business-card sized boxes using clear, simple modern retro styling. Distinctive. Stylish. Efficient. A Fake Artist Goes To New York is a perfect appetiser or night cap to any gaming session. In fact, it’s so entertaining, it’s impossible to only play one round. It’s the kind of party game you could play over and over, and over again…

After all the artists have had two turns, they’re given a chance to discuss who among them is the fake, before the game master calls a vote. The players then point to who they think the fake is. If they fail to find them, the fake wins! However, even if they fake artist is outed, they haven’t lost. They get one chance to guess what they think the secret writing prompt was, and should they manage to guess correctly, the fake wins! The only way for the real artists to win is if they find the fake AND the fake fails to guess the prompt. Look at our Art. Polygon Now the art making can begin! One line at a time, the artists take turns adding to the group’s masterpiece. These lines can be as intricate or as simple as the player wants, but one line only: once the pen leaves the pad, their turn is over.

Here’s how it’s played. Each round, one player assumes the role of game master and selects a secret drawing prompt. They write it down on the handy dry erase cards included with the game, along with one card on which they write “FAKE”. The cards are shuffled together and given to the rest of the players. After the 2nd round, the QM will count down from 3. The artists must then point to who they believe is the fake artist. This means that as much as drawing takes center stage, A Fake Artist Goes To New York is really a hidden role game. It’s not your drawing skills that are being tested, it’s your ability to convince everyone else you’re a part of the team – even when you aren’t. A Fake Artist Goes To New York is a cute, portable game for up to 10 players. Polygon Japanese company Oink Games have released one stone cold classic: Deep Sea Adventure and many of their others deserve an honourable mention. What about A Fake Artist Goes to New York, though? Overview