Killer Game: Rules and mission ideas

**The Killer Game, or Assassin Game**, can be organized **for your festive evenings** to break the ice (in other words, it’s **a great icebreaker**). The advantage of this game is that it doesn’t interrupt the flow of your evening, and you can play it with a large group. Keep in mind that the rules can vary depending on the group’s preferences, so a brief reminder will be useful to ensure everyone follows the same rules.

1. Preparing the Victims: Prepare small pieces of paper with each person’s name. Ensure that no two people have to kill each other reciprocally. Players now know their target.
2. Preparing the Missions: Prepare as many mission slips as there are participants. The mission clarifies the method a player will use to kill another. It’s important that the missions or challenges are age-appropriate for the participants. For a mission to be valid, the targeted person must perform the action willingly. For example, if the person has to jump into the pool, no one can push them in to validate the mission.
3. Gameplay: The objective for each player is to “kill” their target while avoiding being “killed” by their own assassin. “Murders” are typically symbolized by a specific predetermined action. For instance, it could be touching the person’s shoulder with a specific object, saying a certain word or phrase during a conversation, or getting the person to perform a particular action (like opening a door).
4. Safety: Certain areas can be designated as “safe zones” where no murders can occur. These zones can include bathrooms, bedrooms, or any other place the group decides.
5. Witness: In some versions of the game (to be avoided for first-time players), an assassination cannot occur if there is a witness. A witness is defined as anyone who is not the target and who can see the assassin at the time of the murder. It’s up to you to decide if you want to use this option.
6. Confirmation of the Assassination: When a player believes they have been killed, they must ask for confirmation from their presumed assassin. If the assassin confirms, the “killed” player must reveal who their target was, and that person becomes the new target of the assassin.
7. End of the Game: The game ends when only one player remains, who is then declared the winner.
8. Fair Play: The game must be played with respect and safety for all participants, which is a priority.

Make sure everyone understands and agrees to the rules before starting the game.