Gathering around the table, we dove into Insider with nothing but our wits and our curiosity. Here’s the lowdown: one player, the Master, selects a word, a beacon in the night that all players, blindfolded by ignorance, seek to uncover. With the sand in the hourglass slipping away, we, the guessers, embark on a quest of inquiry, firing question after question at the Master, who can only respond with yes, no, or I don’t know.

But here’s where the twist weaves its magic into the tapestry of the game. Among us hides an Insider, a player privy to the word from the start. This sly fox must guide us towards the answer without revealing their identity, for the discovery of the word is only half the victory. Once the word is unveiled, the real challenge begins: unmasking the Insider. If the Insider manages to keep their identity a secret until the end, they claim the victory. If they’re caught, it’s game over for them.

What truly makes Insider a gem, though, is its ability to draw us closer, to peer into the minds of our friends and discover how they think, how they strategize, and how they bluff. It’s laughter-inducing, brow-furrowing, and utterly captivating, all in the span of about 15 minutes.

Here are some examples of the cards.

So, if you’re in search of a game that’s light on rules but rich in intrigue, where words are both the lock and the key, and where secrets linger in every pause, Insider awaits. Gather your friends, embrace the mystery, and let the quest for words and traitors alike begin. It’s a journey of wit, of whispers, and, ultimately, of wonderful connections forged across the table, under the guise of a game. Stay curious, stay clever, and may your insights always be insightful.