# Jewel Thief Board Games The 'Suspicion' Board Game Works Via Deductive Reasoning By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-11-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspicion-board-game References: [boardgamegeek](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204886/suspicion) & [intl.target](http://intl.target.com/p/suspicion-board-game/-/A-50568870) The Suspicion board game was designed for people ages 10 and up and allows players to act like jewelry thieves. The game was designed to evoke suspicion in the players due to the fact that it requires players to catch other thieves before those thieves catch them. Players of this board game go around "[stealing" precious jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-futurism) and unmasking other thieves. The game ends when one of the accompanying "jewel" piles is empty, and all the players come together and [guess who was playing which character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guesstimate) in the game. The score is based on who guessed the most identities correctly as well as the number of gems the player has managed to steal. The Suspicion board game is a playful experience for individuals who enjoy [games of deductive reasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-deduction-games). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Board Game Innovations:** Creating games with themes outside conventional genres can cater to niche audiences and attract new players. - **Deductive Reasoning Entertainment:** Combining engaging themes with mental exercise could appeal to consumers looking for both entertainment and intellectual stimulation. - **Immersive Gaming Education:** Developing games with educational aspects can enhance the learning experience while imparting new skills. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can create board games with innovative themes to attract new audiences and expand their market. - **Education:** The education industry can utilize immersive learning through interactive games to enhance academic achievement and engagement. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can create more engaging content by developing experiences that combine mental exercise and fun with unique themes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Murder Mystery Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-on-the-underground.md) - [Horror Anthology Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skybound-creepshow-the-suspensebuilding-game.md) - [Horror Franchise Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saw-the-jigsaw-trials.md) - [Realistic Lifestyle Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disparity-trap-board-game.md) - [Collectible Plush Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clue-squishmallows-edition.md) - [Psychology Skill Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think-like-a-shrink.md) - [Mysterious Cartoon Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clue-peanuts-edition.md) - [Bookshelf Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookshelf-board-game.md) - [Magical Mischief Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-prank.md)