Безмолвный свидетель (Silent Witness)

About this board game

Безмолвный свидетель (Silent Witness) is a detective game for 1–15 players, with an approximately 120-minute play time, combining classic board game components with modern technology.

Conversation is the central tool of the experience. Players discuss the evidence and use their conclusions to guide what happens next, creating an investigation shaped by spoken decisions rather than only by traditional board game actions.

The game brings in Alice, the Yandex voice assistant, through any device where she is available. After examining and discussing the evidence, players tell Alice what to do, who to talk to, and where to go.

• Conversation-led investigation: discuss clues and decide on the next step together.
• Voice interaction: give instructions to Alice using natural spoken commands.
• Professional narration: listen to voiced texts that support the investigation.
• Special effects: hear atmospheric sounds including opening doors, creaking stairs, and parrot screams.

These voiced elements and sound effects add an audio dimension to the case, while the reverse dialogue keeps players actively involved. Rather than simply receiving information, you decide how to direct the investigation and which questions or destinations to pursue.

Released in 2022, Безмолвный свидетель presents a new-generation detective format that connects familiar physical game elements with an interactive voice assistant. Its broad player range accommodates anything from a solo investigation to a much larger group discussion.