Guilty: Houston 2015

About this board game

Guilty: Houston 2015 is a narrative investigation game for 1–99 players that takes around 240 minutes to play. Someone has died in the county women’s prison, and the victim is Senator Kowalsky’s daughter.

You are heading to the prison with a press conference scheduled for the following day. Before then, you must use the next few hours to find answers and work out what happened. The pressure is immediate: when the journalists arrive, you will need to explain the case as best you can.

To begin, read the introduction and place the specified cards on the table. From there, choose a card, turn it over, and read what you find. Each reveal can provide new information, while the passing hours may bring unexpected developments before your investigation is complete.

• Read the introduction and set out the specified cards.
• Choose cards and reveal their contents as you investigate.
• Keep track of time as events unfold.
• Face the journalist pack and answer its questions at the end.

The structure of Guilty: Houston 2015 puts discovery and decision-making at the center of the experience. You decide which card to examine next, then follow the information revealed while time continues to pass. The unfolding investigation may contain surprises that affect how you understand the death.

Designed for a wide player range and a substantial play time, this is a focused case built around reading, searching for answers, and preparing for a final questioning. Every choice contributes to the information available when the press conference arrives.