The Possessed

A Dark Social Deduction Game

"In the shadows of a desperate ritual, you can’t trust the person holding the holy water—or even the one standing right next to you."

The Possessed is a dark, high-stakes social deduction game for 6-10 players. A demon has inhabited one of you as a host, and the Clock of Doom—the Demon Track—is ticking.

As a team of Exorcists, you must navigate a two-stage nightmare. First, you must investigate to identify which of the nine ancient demons is active; get it wrong, and the demon grows stronger. Once identified, you must gather the precise ritual components to cast it out.

But here’s the twist: The Cultists are already among you. They know the demon, they know the ritual, and they are masters of sabotage—lying about research, discarding vital components, and sowing enough doubt to ensure the ritual fails. Meanwhile, Infiltrators know who the Cultists are but must stay hidden to guide the Good Team from the darkness.

It all culminates in The Exorcism, where the player with the most Trust performs the final act. If you’ve placed your faith in a secret Cultist or an overzealous Infiltrator, the ritual fails, and the world plunges into darkness.

Do you have the intuition to find the truth, or the silver tongue to unleash Hell?

  • Game Length: 20–45 minutes
  • Player Count: 6–10 (includes Solo & Co-op modes)
  • Key Mechanics: Hidden Roles, Deduction, Voting, and Trust Management

Download the Rules Summary here.

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A Guide to Back The Possessed on Kickstarter

1. Follow the campaign
Click “Notify me on launch” on the Kickstarter page.
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2. Pledge during the campaign
Backing a game on Kickstarter means pre-ordering it while helping bring it to life. You’ll only be charged if the campaign funds successfully. Backing during the campaign ensures:

  • The best available price
  • Access to any campaign exclusives
  • Early access before retail

We will offer the core game, and a Deluxe Component Pack for those who want upgraded components.

3. Confirm your shipping details
After the campaign ends, you’ll receive an email invitation to the pledge manager to confirm your address etc.

4. Production and updates
Once funding is complete, we move into production. We’ll keep you updated throughout the process. When your copy ships, you’ll receive a tracking number.

5. Gather your friends
When the game arrives:
Dim the lights.
Place the game.
Look each other in the eyes.
Someone at the table is no longer human.

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