Berlin 1960

About this board game

Berlin 1960 is a hidden-role and deception game for 4–8 players, with an approximately 80-minute play time. Set in the divided German capital during the Cold War, it places spies, double agents, and informants in a tense struggle between the CIA and the KGB.

Each player assumes the identity of a member of one of these rival organizations. Your goal is to identify fellow agents while protecting your side and hindering the investigations of your opponents. With enemies concealed among the group, every conversation and decision can carry significant consequences.

Throughout the game, players use various powers to uncover identities, disrupt rival investigations, and interfere with communications. These abilities create opportunities for clever deception, but they also make it harder to know which information can be trusted.

Communication is especially dangerous in Berlin 1960. Signals intended for allies may be misinterpreted, sending players in the wrong direction or exposing uncertainty at a critical moment. Trust must be carefully earned, and suspicion can shift as new clues and actions change the situation.

Designed for a large group, the game centers on social deduction, hidden identities, and opposing investigations. Players must balance the need to discover their enemies with the risk of revealing too much about themselves or their allies.

Released in 2026, Berlin 1960 brings Cold War tension to the tabletop through:

• Hidden roles representing the CIA and KGB
• Special powers used to identify agents and hinder rivals
• Deceptive investigations and vulnerable communications
• A setting shaped by the divided city of Berlin