{"id":1828,"date":"2024-10-23T07:58:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T05:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/killer-wink.com\/?page_id=1828"},"modified":"2026-01-11T19:49:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T18:49:23","slug":"cdm-mini","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/killer-wink.com\/en\/hugo-wp\/cdm-mini\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart TCD"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Comedy of Death<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Game Rules<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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In a Few Words...<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\"Commedia dell'arte\", a genre of popular theater from the 16th century that heralded the first masked Italian acting troupes, inspires this first story of Killer Wink: \"The Comedy of Death\".<\/p>\n

The game is very easy to set up, simple to understand, and quickly gets all players involved.<\/p>\n

I warmly wish you wonderful evenings full of mystery and murder! And if you'd like to keep the fun going, you'll be happy to know that there are three more games in the first season, each one gradually adding more challenge, in-game events, and strategy.<\/p>\n

And now, let the game begin!<\/p>\n

Please take the time to carefully read the game rules below. Make sure to explain them clearly to your friends, show them the example images, and don\u2019t overlook anything\u2014every detail is important.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Will Kinker<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Requirements<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The organizer plays like any other player. There is no \u201cgame master\u201d who runs the game without playing \u2014 the organizer is fully part of the game.<\/p>\n

You can play with 6 to 18 players, but the game experience is better with 8 to 10 players or more.<\/p>\n

The recommended age is 16 and up. The game can still be played with younger players, although it may be harder for them to avoid rushing and to stay discreet during the game.<\/p>\n

Game length varies from 30 minutes up to 2 hours when players are skilled and patient.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Create the Ambiance<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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If you want to adapt the theme of your evening, ask your friends to come dressed as Harlequin, Scapino, Pulcinella\u2026 and recreate the atmosphere of a 17th-century Venetian salon. Picture yourselves at the Palazzo Aurelio. Arrange small, well-decorated armchairs and a small round table. Add large red and gold curtains. You can even act out scenes and speak to each other in grand, lyrical phrases.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Prepare the Game<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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You will form secret pairs \u2014 you will know your partner, but you won\u2019t know who the other pairs are. Ideally, the number of players should be even, between 6 and 18. (To play with an odd number of players, refer to the last chapter, 'Alternate Versions,' and then continue with the rules below.)<\/p>\n

To begin, gather around a table to distribute the cards. But once the pairs are created, the game will unfold throughout your evening\u2014during appetizers, on the terrace, in the kitchen, or while dining. Killer Wink is not played around the table but as a backdrop to your evening.<\/p>\n

Take as many \"Actor\" cards as there are pairs of players. Then, take the \"Accomplice\" cards corresponding to the characters on the selected \"Actor\" cards. This will give you as many cards as there are players.<\/p>\n

Players with the \"Actor\" cards will not know their accomplice at the start of the game, while those with the \"Accomplice\" cards will discover their actor accomplice as soon as the cards are distributed and must inform their teammate during the game. You can either shuffle all the selected cards together and distribute them to the players, or shuffle the two decks separately\u2014giving the \"Accomplice\" cards to those who want to know their teammate from the start, and the \"Actor\" cards to the others.<\/p>\n

You could also create mixed pairs by giving \u201cActor\u201d cards to women and \u201cAccomplice\u201d cards to men.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tell the Story of The Comedy of Death<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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\u00ab\u00a0Venice, in the year 1610, at the heart of the golden age of the Commedia dell'Arte, buzzes with life and laughter. King Alfonso III, a connoisseur of the arts and a great theater enthusiast, is captivated by the dazzling performance of the exceptional artists in the troupe and decides to honor the masters of the stage by inviting them to his sumptuous palace, the Palazzo Aurelio.<\/p>\n

To honor these masters of the stage, he invites them to his sumptuous palace, the Palazzo Aurelio, promising a handsome sum of gold as a reward\u2014a fortune that could change the lives of each troupe member. Under the Venetian moonlight, the Palazzo Aurelio hosts an exquisite gathering of Commedia dell\u2019Arte characters. Masks and costumes glitter in the opulent hall set aside for the artists.<\/p>\n

But among them, laughter fades, and smiles conceal secret intrigues when King Alphonse III, in his grand generosity, unveils a chest of gold that shines as brightly as the Venetian sky. The lure of gold sparks secret alliances. Artists form shadowy pairs, duos ready to share the wealth but also prepared to betray for the entire treasure.<\/p>\n

Unaware that others share the same goal, the palace becomes a theater of deadly intrigue. The dance begins. Pairs move gracefully throughout the palace, hidden among the shadows. The sinister ritual of death plays out in silent corridors, each \u201cassassination\u201d cloaked in the elegance and subtlety of Commedia dell\u2019Arte.<\/p>\n

As alliances break and betrayals are revealed, the golden comedy reaches its climax. Masks fall, laughter turns to silence. The last artists still alive face off in a final duel, intoxicated by the scent of gold. \u00bb<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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You\u2019ve just distributed the \u201cAccomplice\u201d and \u201cActor\u201d cards to the players. Each player looks at their card without revealing it to others, then places it back on the table.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The \u201cActors\u201d reveal their cards, allowing the \u201cAccomplices\u201d to identify their partner. In turn, each actor flips over their card, announcing their character: \u201cI am\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Each \u201cAccomplice\u201d can then identify their \u201cActor\u201d partner by referring to their own secret \u201cAccomplice\u201d card.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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At the end of the round, each \u201cAccomplice\u201d can keep their card as proof of identity for their partner. The \u201cActor\u201d cards can remain on the table.<\/p>\n

To simplify the game, you can establish a rule that lying is not allowed when informing your accomplice that you are on their team (see the \"Accomplicity\" chapter). In this case, it is unnecessary to keep the \"Accomplice\" cards with you to prove to your teammate that you are on their side. You can return them to the game.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Objective of the Game<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Each secret pair\u2019s goal is to eliminate all other players and, ultimately, eliminate their accomplice to be the sole survivor and claim King Alphonse III\u2019s treasure.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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In the first phase, accomplices must inform their secret actor that they are partners working together against everyone else. The accomplice must do this discreetly during the evening. They can show their \"Accomplice\" card to prove their identity if you\u2019ve decided to keep the \"Accomplice\" cards on hand. Alternatively, they can communicate it verbally or with a simple wink or knowing look, but both players must clearly understand that they are working together.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Elimination<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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At the Palazzo Aurelio, eliminations happen in pairs. To eliminate a player, one member of a pair stands behind the target while the other stands in front of them. The player behind places a hand on their shoulder, while the player in front winks and says, \u201cThe treasure is ours.\u201d<\/p>\n

The player in the center knows they\u2019ve been \u201celiminated\u201d and may no longer speak about the game. For the rest of the game, they must remain silent about what they know.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Once a player is eliminated, they can no longer eliminate other players\u2014nor can their accomplice. To let the others know they've been eliminated, the player must clearly announce 'Elimination!' at the game table to gather everyone around. They then declare that they have been eliminated and reveal the name of their accomplice, who is eliminated along with them.<\/p>\n

Be careful\u2014when 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\u2019ve been eliminated.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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If a player guesses or sees who is partnered, they can return to the table and loudly announce: \u201cJudgment.\u201d All players then gather around the table. The accusing player declares, \u201cI accuse \u2026 and \u2026 of conspiring to assassinate us all.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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If the named players are indeed partnered, they must admit it and are eliminated. If they aren\u2019t, the accusing player and their partner are eliminated. Likewise, eliminated players may no longer discuss the intrigue.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Be careful not to be seen when eliminating a player by touch and wink! If another player catches you, they can accuse you, leading to the elimination of you and your accomplice.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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End of the Game<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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When only two pairs remain, the fastest to call \u201cJudgment\u201d can eliminate the other pair by deduction.<\/p>\n

This leaves only the final duo. The two remaining actors will then face off in one last duel.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Final Duel<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The final duo now splits into two independent players. Each of them must secretly choose one of the already eliminated players to become their 'ghost' accomplice. They must let them know discreetly during the rest of the evening\u2014either by telling them or with a wink.<\/p>\n

The game continues with these two new duos, following the same elimination rules\u2014by wink or by judgment. Once one of the two new duos is eliminated, the surviving player who is not the ghost is declared the winner. They walk away with the treasure of King Alphonse III, leaving behind the fallen actors of the Commedia della Morte...<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Start the Game!<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Everything is ready. Don\u2019t forget who you are and what you must do. Play throughout the evening while engaging in other activities\u2014drinks 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\u2019t played solely around the table; it\u2019s woven into the background of your evening.<\/p>\n

Feel free to start a new round if the first one went by too quickly. Players are sometimes a bit too eager and not quite discreet enough during the first game.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tips<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Be discreet with your partner. Look at each other but avoid staying together too much. Trap other players in separate rooms, alone with your targets. Watch others and their movements. Observe eliminations and deduce who was with the eliminated player shortly before. Regularly count the players left to avoid being caught off guard when only two pairs remain. If you play well, you might have a chance to eliminate everyone\u2014even your accomplice\u2014to leave with King Alphonse III\u2019s treasure alone.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The eliminated player\u2019s accomplice can continue playing without the ability to eliminate others but can still reveal pairs they discover, aiming to be the last survivor at the end of the game.<\/p>\n

If some players are uncomfortable with physical contact, you can play without touching. In this version, the player facing the target gives a wink to indicate the elimination. The targeted player must then turn around. The second player, who was standing behind, also gives a confirming wink to finalize the elimination. The player in the middle then understands they\u2019ve been eliminated. However, the original version with a hand on the shoulder is more direct and tends to enhance the gameplay experience.<\/p>\n

If you have an odd number of players, you can add a 'Sidekick' card during setup. Show this character to everyone before shuffling it into the deck to be dealt. The player who receives this card becomes 'King Alphonse III\u2019s Jester.' This character is a wild card in the game. They play solo, as there is no 'Comedian' card paired with their role. The Jester can eliminate players by judgment when they correctly identify a pair. They cannot assassinate, since they have no partner, but they are hard to detect. Other players can assassinate the Jester by touch-and-wink or through judgment by accusing them of being 'the masked royal jester sent to spy on us all.' Beware of the King\u2019s Jester, who often ends up claiming the treasure for the noble King Alphonse III\u2026 leaving all the comedians dead in his wake.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Large Groups<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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For corporate events, or simply when playing with a large crowd, you can scale the game up to 36, 54, 72 players or more.<\/p>\n

In this case, you will need as many game sets as required for your group, with one card per player. Using a black marker, draw a large diagonal line across the character side of each card from the second game set. For a third game set, use a red marker, and so on.<\/p>\n

This way, even if character cards are the same, the markings make them unique. So, if you're paired with someone who has a character crossed out in black, you\u2019ll know you\u2019re teamed up with the player who has that same character, also marked in black \u2014 not the one marked in red or left unmarked.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Your review matters<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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If you enjoyed the game, or if you have suggestions for improvement, feel free to share your experience on Amazon. It helps independent creators a lot.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Please send me your questions using the contact form in the site menu. I\u2019ll get back to you as soon as possible. Feel free to share your feedback or suggestions to improve the game through this form. Thank you!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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French Version<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Buy the Game in English<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The pocket version of the game in English is available on The Game Crafter website.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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La Commedia Della Morte R\u00e8gles du jeu En quelques mots… \u00ab\u00a0La commedia dell’arte\u00a0\u00bb, genre de th\u00e9\u00e2tre populaire du 16\u00e8me si\u00e8cle annon\u00e7ant les premi\u00e8res troupes de com\u00e9diens italiens masqu\u00e9s, inspire cette premi\u00e8re histoire de Killer Wink : \u00ab\u00a0La commedia della morte\u00a0\u00bb. Le jeu est tr\u00e8s simple \u00e0 mettre en place, simple \u00e0 comprendre, et implique rapidement […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":34,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/full-width-page.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1828","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/killer-wink.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1828","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/killer-wink.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/killer-wink.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/killer-wink.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/killer-wink.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1828"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/killer-wink.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1828\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4263,"href":"https:\/\/killer-wink.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1828\/revisions\/4263"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/killer-wink.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/killer-wink.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1828"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}