Dangeresque: Crime Scene Tamperer
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'''Dangeresque: Crime Scene Tamperer''' is an unreleased [[Dangeresque (film series)|Dangeresque]]-themed {{w|Social deduction game|social deduction}} {{w|Party game|party card game}} developed by [[The Brothers Chaps]] and [https://greaterthangames.com/ Greater Than Games], playable by up to six players ages 14 and up. | '''Dangeresque: Crime Scene Tamperer''' is an unreleased [[Dangeresque (film series)|Dangeresque]]-themed {{w|Social deduction game|social deduction}} {{w|Party game|party card game}} developed by [[The Brothers Chaps]] and [https://greaterthangames.com/ Greater Than Games], playable by up to six players ages 14 and up. | ||
| - | The game was first teased in [[@strongbadactual_(Instagram)#CfwSqp4rVCc|early July of 2022]], and {{prs|1552750569328185345|28|Jul|2022|alt=announced later that month}}. [[The Brothers Chaps]] playtested a prototype of the game at | + | The game was first teased in [[@strongbadactual_(Instagram)#CfwSqp4rVCc|early July of 2022]], and {{prs|1552750569328185345|28|Jul|2022|alt=announced later that month}}. The subsequent week, [[The Brothers Chaps]] playtested a prototype of the game at [[Gen Con 2022]]. |
| - | No | + | No updates on the game's development or release have been publicly shared since. In April 2025, Greater Than Games [https://www.greaterthangames.com/blogs/news/greater-than-games-team-reduced-in-response-to-tariff-crisis laid off much of its staff and announced that "all new projects are suspended"], leaving the future of Crime Scene Tamperer uncertain. |
| - | == | + | == Promotion == |
| + | [[File:Instagramteaseresque.jpg|thumb|"Looks like I’m gonna have to do a teaser campaaaaaign!!"]] | ||
The game was announced with a brief teaser video that established the idea behind the game: | The game was announced with a brief teaser video that established the idea behind the game: | ||
| - | <blockquote>'''DANGERESQUE:''' Oh, this crime scene's been tampered with. Was it ''you?'' And up to five of your friends ages 14 and up?<br/> | + | <blockquote>'''[[Dangeresque (character)|DANGERESQUE]]:''' Oh, this crime scene's been tampered with. Was it ''you?'' And up to five of your friends ages 14 and up?<br/> |
'''ANNOUNCER:''' ''Dangeresque: Crime Scene Tamperer.'' The party card game for guilty parties.<br/> | '''ANNOUNCER:''' ''Dangeresque: Crime Scene Tamperer.'' The party card game for guilty parties.<br/> | ||
'''DANGERESQUE:''' It's not a whodunit... because YOU dunnit.</blockquote> | '''DANGERESQUE:''' It's not a whodunit... because YOU dunnit.</blockquote> | ||
| - | News outlet [https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/dangeresque-crime-scene-tamperer/news/dangeresque-crime-scene-tamperer | + | News outlet ''Dicebreaker'' published a description of the game in [https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/dangeresque-crime-scene-tamperer/news/dangeresque-crime-scene-tamperer a July 27, 2022 article]: |
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Dangeresque: Crime Scene Tamperer is a party board game based on the action hero [[Dangeresque (character)|Dangeresque]], who is played by the animated character [[Strong Bad]]. Adapted from the [[Homestar Runner universe]], a collection of comedy online animated web series, Crime Scene Tamperer has players attempting to cover up a murder that they have committed. As the infamous action hero Dangeresque investigates the crime scene, players will need to deflect attention away from themselves and towards their opponents if they want to get away with their crime. | Dangeresque: Crime Scene Tamperer is a party board game based on the action hero [[Dangeresque (character)|Dangeresque]], who is played by the animated character [[Strong Bad]]. Adapted from the [[Homestar Runner universe]], a collection of comedy online animated web series, Crime Scene Tamperer has players attempting to cover up a murder that they have committed. As the infamous action hero Dangeresque investigates the crime scene, players will need to deflect attention away from themselves and towards their opponents if they want to get away with their crime. | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Gameplay== |
[[File:TwitterGenConCustomCards.jpg|thumb|Real and hand-drawn cards]] | [[File:TwitterGenConCustomCards.jpg|thumb|Real and hand-drawn cards]] | ||
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| + | Brief glimpses of the game indicate it is primarily card-based, utilizing character and item cards (labeled "[[portmanteau|DangeCARDesque]]" on the reverse) to role-play the crime scene investigation and tampering. Card text indicates the game is turn-based, with players drawing cards from the deck and managing a hand of cards to be played at later points. Specific mechanics have not been revealed. | ||
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| + | A mixture of printed and hand-drawn cards were utilized in the [[Gen Con 2022]] demonstration: | ||
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===Items=== | ===Items=== | ||
*'''[[Dangeresque: Puppet Squad|Curly Fries]]''' {{--}} Peek, add, flip | *'''[[Dangeresque: Puppet Squad|Curly Fries]]''' {{--}} Peek, add, flip | ||
*'''[[DNA Evidence (running gag)|DNA Evidence]]''' {{--}} Peek, move, move | *'''[[DNA Evidence (running gag)|DNA Evidence]]''' {{--}} Peek, move, move | ||
| - | *'''Fancy Joystick''' {{--}} '' | + | *'''Fancy [[Atari 2600|Joystick]]''' {{--}} ''{unknown}'' |
| - | *'''[[Nunchuck Gun]]''' {{--}} '' | + | *'''[[Nunchuck Gun]]''' {{--}} ''{unknown}'' |
| - | *'' | + | *''{Floppy disk}'' |
===Characters=== | ===Characters=== | ||
*'''[[Killingyouguy]]''' {{--}} Ability: Before you play a card, remove 1 card from your pants and put it in your hands. Skip your draw. | *'''[[Killingyouguy]]''' {{--}} Ability: Before you play a card, remove 1 card from your pants and put it in your hands. Skip your draw. | ||
*'''[[Perducci]]''' {{--}} Ability: Take any card from the crime scene and put it in your hand. Skip your draw. | *'''[[Perducci]]''' {{--}} Ability: Take any card from the crime scene and put it in your hand. Skip your draw. | ||
| - | *'''[[Renaldo]]''' {{--}} Ability: Swap any 2 cairds<!--sic-->. | + | *'''[[Renaldo]]''' {{--}} Ability: Swap any 2 [[Coach Z's Accent|cairds]]<!--[sic]-->. |
*'''[[Sultry Buttons]]''' {{--}} Ability: Shuffle your hand into the deck, then draw 2 new cards. | *'''[[Sultry Buttons]]''' {{--}} Ability: Shuffle your hand into the deck, then draw 2 new cards. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| - | *[[twitter:StrongBadActual/status/1552750569328185345|Watch trailer]] via | + | *[[twitter:StrongBadActual/status/1552750569328185345|Watch trailer]] via {{postref|1552750569328185345|28|Jul|2022}} |
{{Dangeresque}} | {{Dangeresque}} | ||
| - | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Board Games]] |
Current revision as of 19:20, 7 October 2025
Dangeresque: Crime Scene Tamperer is an unreleased Dangeresque-themed social deduction party card game developed by The Brothers Chaps and Greater Than Games, playable by up to six players ages 14 and up.
The game was first teased in early July of 2022, and announced later that month. The subsequent week, The Brothers Chaps playtested a prototype of the game at Gen Con 2022.
No updates on the game's development or release have been publicly shared since. In April 2025, Greater Than Games laid off much of its staff and announced that "all new projects are suspended", leaving the future of Crime Scene Tamperer uncertain.
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[edit] Promotion
The game was announced with a brief teaser video that established the idea behind the game:
DANGERESQUE: Oh, this crime scene's been tampered with. Was it you? And up to five of your friends ages 14 and up?
ANNOUNCER: Dangeresque: Crime Scene Tamperer. The party card game for guilty parties.
DANGERESQUE: It's not a whodunit... because YOU dunnit.
News outlet Dicebreaker published a description of the game in a July 27, 2022 article:
Dangeresque: Crime Scene Tamperer is a party board game based on the action hero Dangeresque, who is played by the animated character Strong Bad. Adapted from the Homestar Runner universe, a collection of comedy online animated web series, Crime Scene Tamperer has players attempting to cover up a murder that they have committed. As the infamous action hero Dangeresque investigates the crime scene, players will need to deflect attention away from themselves and towards their opponents if they want to get away with their crime.As the social deduction game progresses, players will have the opportunity to shift the blame for the murder to the person sat next to them, hopefully putting Dangeresque's attention onto their opponent instead of them. However, other players will also have the chance to turn the blame back onto the other person, forcing them to quickly react once again. As the game's name suggests, players will be able to directly tamper with any evidence found at the crime scene but will need to be careful not to be caught.
[edit] Gameplay
Brief glimpses of the game indicate it is primarily card-based, utilizing character and item cards (labeled "DangeCARDesque" on the reverse) to role-play the crime scene investigation and tampering. Card text indicates the game is turn-based, with players drawing cards from the deck and managing a hand of cards to be played at later points. Specific mechanics have not been revealed.
A mixture of printed and hand-drawn cards were utilized in the Gen Con 2022 demonstration:
[edit] Items
- Curly Fries — Peek, add, flip
- DNA Evidence — Peek, move, move
- Fancy Joystick — {unknown}
- Nunchuck Gun — {unknown}
- {Floppy disk}
[edit] Characters
- Killingyouguy — Ability: Before you play a card, remove 1 card from your pants and put it in your hands. Skip your draw.
- Perducci — Ability: Take any card from the crime scene and put it in your hand. Skip your draw.
- Renaldo — Ability: Swap any 2 cairds.
- Sultry Buttons — Ability: Shuffle your hand into the deck, then draw 2 new cards.
[edit] External Links
- Watch trailer via @StrongBadActual tweet (28 Jul 2022)
