You just purchased the pocket edition of "Angels & Demons."

The game's content and box have been reduced to the essentials to minimize production costs as much as possible, allowing the game to be sold at the lowest possible price. However, the rules remain the same as the original.

This version is designed for up to 18 players, and the box does not include a game booklet but instead features a QR code that leads to this page.

To play, read the rules carefully below.

You can play with 6 to 18 players, preferably aged 18 and up. However, the game also works well with younger players, though they might find it harder to stay patient and discreet during the game.

The duration of the game varies from 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the players' skill and patience.

To set the atmosphere, create a celestial ambiance. Ask participants to dress as angels (in white and blue) or demons (in red and black) before your gathering. If addressing couples, encourage one to dress as an angel and the other as a demon, based on their preference.

You will form two teams, angels versus demons. Each team will secretly include a traitor: a fallen angel on the angels' side and a repentant demon on the demons' side. You need at least 6 players to keep the traitors' identities secret. The game accommodates up to 18 players.

Initially, gather around a table to distribute the cards. Once the teams are formed, the game will unfold during your party: during appetizers, on the patio, in the kitchen, or while dining. Killer Wink isn’t played at the table but rather as a background activity during your event.

Take one "Fallen Angel" card and one "Repentant Demon" card. Add enough "Angel" and "Demon" cards so that there is one card per player, balancing the number of angels and demons. With 15 or more players, you can play with two traitors per team, using two "Fallen Angel" and two "Repentant Demon" cards.

You can define the teams before starting the game. For example, men versus women, those dressed as angels versus those dressed as demons, or select teams based on personal preferences. In this case, separate the cards into two decks—one for angels and one for demons. Shuffle each deck, then distribute the cards to the players in each team.

If you prefer random team assignments, shuffle all the cards into one deck and distribute them randomly.

« In the year 1742, at the height of the Age of Enlightenment, in a magnificent castle suspended between the gates of Heaven and the fires of Hell, an eclipse casts its shadow over the celestial realm.

An extraordinary meeting between the divine and infernal spheres is called. Two teams are about to engage in a perilous game orchestrated by cosmic forces themselves. The angels, guardians of divine purity, prepare for an epic battle against the demons, prisoners of eternal darkness. Each player embodies a celestial being, bearing either the ethereal light of Heaven or the alluring shadow of Hell.

However, the struggle is not only between the teams. Within each faction, a traitor lurks: the Fallen Angel among the angels and the Repentant Demon among the demons. These beings, harboring the ambiguous essence of gray, conceal their true nature while secretly pursuing their own goals.

The celestial beings know the identity of the traitor on the opposing team but are unaware of who among them has fallen to the allure of the opposing light.

The traitors, working in secret, aim to upset the apparent duality and sow chaos.

As the divine eclipse draws near, alliances form and break, plots are woven and revealed.

The angels manipulate the repentant demon to eliminate the demons, while the demons exploit the fallen angel to destroy the angels.

But the traitors, driven by a personal quest, seek to transcend duality and plunge the world into an eternal twilight. »

Each player now knows their teammates and the traitor on the opposing team. The Fallen Angel and Repentant Demon also know each other’s identities.

Return the cards to the box after shuffling them. But remember your role, your teammates, and what you know about the opposing team!

The angels aim to eliminate all demons and the Fallen Angel. The demons aim to eliminate all angels and the Repentant Demon.

The Fallen Angel and the Repentant Demon aim to eliminate all angels and demons to end up as the last two standing, restoring balance to the divine forces.

The demon is eliminated and can no longer speak about the game or share any information with the remaining players.

Angels are eliminated in the same manner. A demon sneaks behind an angel, places a hand on their shoulder, while the fallen angel stands in front of the angel, saying with a wink, "I am the fallen angel…". Once eliminated, the angel must remain silent about the game and not reveal anything to the other players.

Be careful—when someone places a hand on your shoulder, you must not close your eyes or avoid looking at the player in front of you. Be a good sport and accept being eliminated when it happens. If you are eliminated, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes before informing the other players. Avoid revealing too quickly to everyone that you’ve been eliminated.

The same rule applies to the angels, who may vote to eliminate an angel from their team, hoping to identify and remove the fallen angel. To eliminate a player, there must be at least three team members, with a minimum of 2 votes against 1. If only two players remain on a team, the traitor automatically wins over the last remaining teammate.

Be cautious when eliminating a player through the hand-on-shoulder and wink method. If another member of the targeted player’s team witnesses this action, they will know you are the traitor and can convince their teammates to eliminate you!

If you are a traitor, you cannot be eliminated via the hand-and-wink method; you can only be removed by a vote from your team.

If both the fallen angel and the repentant demon are eliminated by their respective teams, the game ends. The winning team is the one that still has true angels or demons in play. If both teams retain members, the game ends in a draw, as neither could establish the supremacy of angels or demons.

If all the true angels or true demons from one team are eliminated, that team loses. However, the traitors can still win. The remaining team must then vote to eliminate its own members until the traitor is removed. If the traitor is the last player standing, both traitors win the game. Otherwise, the remaining team claims victory.

If a fallen angel or repentant demon is eliminated, the allied team of that traitor can no longer win because they cannot eliminate further players. However, they can still force a draw by identifying and eliminating their own traitor. Be cautious not to vote too hastily; it may be wise to let the opposing team act further to better identify the traitor.

Everything is ready. Don’t forget who you are and what you must do. Play throughout the evening while engaging in other activities—drinks around the table, conversation, cooking, setting the table, going out on the terrace, dining, dancing, stepping outside, or even playing other games. The Killer Wink isn’t played solely around the table; it’s woven into the background of your evening.

Be Observant. Move frequently between rooms and always be aware of those behind you. Keep a close eye on your teammates to identify the traitor among you.

If you are a traitor, feel free to lie to your false teammates. Never reveal your true identity to them. Act cautiously, and only strike when you are sure you won’t be caught, despite your teammates’ suspicions. Do not tell your teammates who their traitor is, as they will eliminate them and thwart your ultimate goal: victory for the traitors and the restoration of balance between Heaven and Hell.

If your group is large enough, you can play with two traitors per team. In this case, voting eliminations require unanimous agreement minus one vote. Be mindful that the traitors within the same team do not know each other’s identities and could accidentally eliminate one another.

The pocket version of the game in English is available on The Game Crafter website.