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product_id: 467827198
title: "Mantis Falls Board Game – Deep Strategy Hidden Traitor Game for 2–3 Players, Psychological Deduction & Betrayal, 60–90 Minutes, Ages 14+, Premium Card Quality, Plastic-Free Components"
brand: "distant rabbit games"
price: "R1237"
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# 216 premium cards with sleeves Hidden traitor & social deduction 60-90 min immersive playtime Mantis Falls Board Game – Deep Strategy Hidden Traitor Game for 2–3 Players, Psychological Deduction & Betrayal, 60–90 Minutes, Ages 14+, Premium Card Quality, Plastic-Free Components

**Brand:** distant rabbit games
**Price:** R1237
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕵️‍♂️ Outsmart, Outplay, Outlast — but can you trust your allies?

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mantis Falls Board Game – Deep Strategy Hidden Traitor Game for 2–3 Players, Psychological Deduction & Betrayal, 60–90 Minutes, Ages 14+, Premium Card Quality, Plastic-Free Components by distant rabbit games
- **How much does it cost?** R1237 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/467827198-mantis-falls-board-game-deep-strategy-hidden-traitor-game-2)

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- distant rabbit games enthusiasts

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## Key Features

- • **Deep Tactical Card Play:** Hand management and combo-driven actions reward strategic thinkers craving complexity.
- • **Intense 2-3 Player Strategy:** Perfectly crafted for intimate, high-stakes gameplay that keeps you on edge.
- • **Perfect for Game Nights & Date Nights:** A unique blend of social deduction and strategy that sparks conversation and connection.
- • **Premium Components & Immersive Design:** Includes a playmat, cloth bags, wooden pieces, and card sleeves for a tactile, luxe feel.
- • **Sometimes Cooperative, Always Suspenseful:** Experience the thrill of shifting alliances where trust is your greatest weapon and biggest risk.

## Overview

Mantis Falls is a 2-3 player hidden traitor strategy card game blending social deduction with tactical hand-building. Set in a 1940s noir mob town, players navigate shifting alliances and secret agendas over 60-90 minutes. Featuring 216 cards with sleeves, a playmat, wooden tokens, and cloth bags, it delivers a premium, immersive experience designed for couples and small groups seeking deep, suspenseful gameplay.

## Description

Mantis Falls is a "sometimes cooperative" hidden traitor strategy game for 2-3 players. It mixes hand-building and tactical card play with deduction and tenuous cooperation.On the dark film-noir roads of mob-ruled Mantis Falls in the 1940s, you are witnesses hunted for your information. You now must survive the night and escape town alive. Working together, you will need to frequently cooperate and trust one another to navigate the night, but things may not all be as they seem. Each game may be entirely witnesses - meaning players can only win by all surviving together - or there could secretly be an assassin hidden among you, subtly manipulating the situation and waiting for the right moment to strike.You'll make concealed moves and develop hidden plans, but also need to have thorough conversations throughout as you discuss tactics, defend choices and bluff to protect carefully guarded secrets. In your slow walk, you will seek allies, acquire tools and become encumbered by grave afflictions. The steps forward present secret "unseen" events and double-edged action cards, which stir confusion and degrade confidence. As the night wears, witnesses and assassins alike will need to tread the line between the value of teamwork and a preparation to kill.Mantis Falls creates a unique and tense game experience, meant to draw you into the characters' horrifying night and make you feel the profound power, and danger, that can come from our ability to trust. Like life, Mantis Falls is a cooperative game that is only really cooperative sometimes.

Review: Well made, fun, great for couples. - It’s hard to find many board /card games for two that are this fun, strategic, and so well produced at this price point. My boyfriend and I took around a session of gaming to learn the rules and familiarize ourselves with the play style, and the next time around, it was fairly easy to fall into. You may have to reference the rules the first few times you play, as there are, in all fairness, a good bit to keep up with- but nothing unmanageable, and the complexity was something we wanted a bit more of instead of a fast-paced game this time around. All the pieces of the game are very nicely made and the producers were generous enough to provide card sleeves- just make your draw piles a little shorter to start out as they can be very slippery and fall over. I love the storage bags especially! If you’re interested in strategy, 1920-50s mob aesthetics, and murder mystery, you’ll love Mantis Falls!
Review: Amazing Social Deduction Game for Couples or 3 People - Before I even star talking about the game, I have to say the production value and Packaging of this game. I've never been more impressed by a game board in terms of the care that was put into everything, the included card sleeves, the playing mat, the bags. The couple who created this game really went above and beyond and created a whole experience around it with 2 original soundtracks they created for background music and the quality of the cards and pieces just makes it feel like a premium product which is a joy when you open it for the first time. The game itself is amazing, you and your partner(s) go on this paranoia filled journey together , are you no the same side, or is the other player a traitor, the game itself is hard enough to beat as a co-op but the extra paranoia of the social deduction element of it just takes it to a whole other level Big love from me, highly recommended in general and especially for people who like to play Co-Op and Social deduction games like Avalon, Werewolf etc.. but sometimes just wanna have a game night with a friend or 2

## Features

- Like life... a cooperative game that's only really cooperative sometimes.
- HIDDEN TRAITOR GAME FOR 2-3 PLAYERS: Mantis Falls is a strategic hidden traitor game designed for a uniquely low player count. The result is a heart-pounding, intimate game of trust and betrayal.
- HIGH PLAYER INTERACTION: The "sometimes cooperative" format and the necessity of collaboration yield a game with nuanced conversation and detailed player interaction.
- PERFECT FOR COUPLES AND SMALL GROUPS: The low player count, high interactivity and thematic setting create a deep journey for couples and friends to experience together. Bring it out on smaller game nights or after you tuck the kids in for the night!
- A STRATEGY CARD GAME: Mantis Falls utilizes more strategic decision-making than most "social deduction party games". Suit-based action cards, detailed hand-management choices and diverse combo effects make this a great game for tactical thinkers.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B099X86WZJ |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #87,610 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #2,497 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Distant Rabbit Games |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 156 Reviews |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Estimated Playing Time | 60 Minutes |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Included Components | 216 Cards, 1 Playmat, 6 Cloth Bags, 3 Wooden Player Pieces, 3 Wooden Roses, 6 Wooden Buttons, 1 Manual and 220 Card Sleeves. |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 6.5"L x 8.74"W |
| Item Height | 2.36 inches |
| Item Type Name | Game |
| Item Weight | 0.97 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Distant Rabbit Games |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1188.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 2 to 3 |
| Theme | Action |
| UPC | 860005764006 |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well made, fun, great for couples.
*by B***B on January 20, 2025*

It’s hard to find many board /card games for two that are this fun, strategic, and so well produced at this price point. My boyfriend and I took around a session of gaming to learn the rules and familiarize ourselves with the play style, and the next time around, it was fairly easy to fall into. You may have to reference the rules the first few times you play, as there are, in all fairness, a good bit to keep up with- but nothing unmanageable, and the complexity was something we wanted a bit more of instead of a fast-paced game this time around. All the pieces of the game are very nicely made and the producers were generous enough to provide card sleeves- just make your draw piles a little shorter to start out as they can be very slippery and fall over. I love the storage bags especially! If you’re interested in strategy, 1920-50s mob aesthetics, and murder mystery, you’ll love Mantis Falls!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Social Deduction Game for Couples or 3 People
*by O***N on April 5, 2024*

Before I even star talking about the game, I have to say the production value and Packaging of this game. I've never been more impressed by a game board in terms of the care that was put into everything, the included card sleeves, the playing mat, the bags. The couple who created this game really went above and beyond and created a whole experience around it with 2 original soundtracks they created for background music and the quality of the cards and pieces just makes it feel like a premium product which is a joy when you open it for the first time. The game itself is amazing, you and your partner(s) go on this paranoia filled journey together , are you no the same side, or is the other player a traitor, the game itself is hard enough to beat as a co-op but the extra paranoia of the social deduction element of it just takes it to a whole other level Big love from me, highly recommended in general and especially for people who like to play Co-Op and Social deduction games like Avalon, Werewolf etc.. but sometimes just wanna have a game night with a friend or 2

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Game
*by A***R on October 10, 2023*

Mantis Falls quickly became on of our favorite games. It’s got enough mechanics that make a legitimately co-op game still fun but the possibility of a traitor brings a paranoia that makes the experience excellent. Full disclosure, it might take a while to get the rules down. But once we did, we seriously couldn’t wait to play again. If you like deception games like Secret Hitler or Ultimate Werewolf, this game is an excellent way to experience that style of gaming with only 2-3 players. As for quality, the game was well made and a lot of thought was put into the dynamics, both with gameplay and parts. Even the items provided for storage are really cool! Shout out to the games makers for creating an instant classic.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*