Wink Murder

Wink Murder is a social deduction game in which a secretly designated murderer eliminates players by winking at them. Surviving players must identify the murderer through observation before the group is eliminated. The game trains alertness, subtle communication, and the ability to read nonverbal cues across a group.

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