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Shaksy

Multiplayer social deduction game

ShaksyWho's Shaksy this round?

Everyone knows the secret word… except one player.

Ask clever questions, catch suspicious answers, and uncover Shaksy before the final vote.

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File 01The game

Trust no answer too quickly.

Exhibit A

Discover

Most players know the secret word. One player doesn't.

Exhibit B

Discuss

Ask subtle questions and look for suspicious answers.

Exhibit C

Vote

Identify Shaksy before they blend into the crowd.

Players
3–20
Per round
5–10min
Secret words
240+
No download
Instant

File 02How it works

Easy to learn. Difficult to bluff.

  1. Step 01

    Join a room

    Create or enter a room code and invite your friends.

  2. Step 02

    Get your role

    The crew see the word, a Farebi sees a look-alike, and Shaksy sees nothing.

  3. Step 03

    Question & vote

    Question the room and vote one player out each round until a side wins.

Read the complete rules

Know your side

Three sides of every game

The crew

You see the word

  • Ask questions only someone who has seen the word could answer.
  • Too vague, and you start to look like Shaksy.
  • Too specific, and you hand Shaksy the word.

Shaksy

You see nothing

  • Listen closely. Every answer is a clue.
  • Answer with confidence, never with details.
  • Blend in. Stay calm. Don't get caught.

Farebi

You see a look-alike

  • Your word is close to the crew's, but not the same.
  • Answer so it fits both words, then watch who agrees.
  • With names hidden, you might not know you are one.

File 03Player stories

Every round creates suspicion.

Statement 01Recorded

Sandeep was definitely Shaksy. The way he answered every question made us suspicious immediately.

PriyaShaksy player
Statement 02Recorded

It is simple to start, but the discussions become hilarious and intense very quickly.

NevilGame night host
Statement 03Recorded

One person knew nothing, yet almost convinced us that they knew the secret word. Brilliant.

HemaSuspicious crew member

File 04About Shaksy

Inspired by doubt and suspicion.

Shaksy comes from “Shak”, the Hindi and Urdu word for doubt or suspicion. The playful ending turns the idea into a character:

“Who's Shaksy this round?”

Read the name's story

Word file

Shakशकشک

noun · Hindi and Urdu

  1. 1.doubt
  2. 2.suspicion

ShaksyShaksy

The one everyone doubts this round.

File 05Latest update

Shaksy v1.4.0New

Pass and play is here: one phone round the table, no room code. Plus end screens for every side and fairer voting online.

View version history
  • Pass and play on one phone, with timers and a device leaderboard
  • End screens for a Crew, Shaksy or Farebi win
  • The look-alike role is now called Farebi
  • Fairer voting: confirmed ballots and a final-two rule

File 06Final vote

Someone in your room is bluffing.

Gather your friends, join a room, and find Shaksy.

Start playing