{"product_id":"a-fake-artist-goes-to-new-york-board-game-5-10-players","title":"A Fake Artist Goes To New York Board Game","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne Brushstroke to Fool Them All\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone at the table is drawing the same thing — except one person has no idea what it is. That's the delicious tension at the heart of \u003cem\u003eA Fake Artist Goes to New York\u003c\/em\u003e. Each round, players collaborate on a single drawing, adding just one continuous line at a time. The Fake Artist is trying to blend in, steal enough clues from everyone else's contributions to fake it convincingly, while the real artists are trying to expose the imposter without making the drawing so obvious it gives the secret away for free. It's a bluffing game that plays out in real time, in ink, with nowhere to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Tiny Box with a Big Idea\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jun Sasaki and published by Oink Games — a Japanese publisher known for packing surprisingly deep social experiences into pocket-sized boxes — \u003cem\u003eA Fake Artist Goes to New York\u003c\/em\u003e is a party game about collective creativity and careful deception. The Question Master chooses a category and a subject, writes it on each player's card except one (who receives only an X), and the drawing begins. When it's done, players vote on who they think the Fake Artist is. If caught, the Fake Artist still has one last chance: guess the subject correctly and steal the win. It's a game that rewards observation, nerve, and a certain talent for confident nonsense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one shines brightest with a full table — five to eight players is the sweet spot, though it technically plays with as few as three. Recommended for ages eight and up, it's genuinely light: rounds run just a few minutes, rules take less than five minutes to explain, and it's equally at home as a party opener, a travel companion, or a fast filler between heavier games. It's a strong choice for anyone who enjoys social deduction games like \u003cem\u003eSpyfall\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eDixit\u003c\/em\u003e but wants something faster and more tactile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Stand Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOink Games is known for their commitment to clever minimalism, and this title exemplifies that philosophy. The entire game fits in a compact box that slips into a jacket pocket, making it one of the most portable social games available. The communal drawing mechanic is genuinely unique — it creates a shared artifact each round that doubles as evidence, conversation starter, and sometimes an accidental masterpiece. No artistic skill required; in fact, being a bad artist can be a surprisingly effective cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOink Games Inc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun Sasaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Player Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlay Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Oink Games Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44105589129304,"sku":"94090589","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/s-l1600_0394505b-7693-4aca-8588-1ff9c8b5bb8a.jpg?v=1778875344","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/a-fake-artist-goes-to-new-york-board-game-5-10-players","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}