History: locations and roles
About the theme
A trip through time: pyramids, knights, pirate ships, the Titanic and the Cossack Sich. Agents can hint at the era without naming it, and the spy has to guess not only the place but also the century.
This theme has 18 locations. In each case all agents get the same one of them, plus a cover role if the host turns roles on, while the spy only sees the theme name, History. Below is every location with the six roles the game can deal.
Pirate ship
Roles: Captain, First mate, Cabin boy, Cook, Prisoner, Parrot keeper.
Castle
Roles: King, Knight, Jester, Blacksmith, Princess, Guard.
Pyramid
Roles: Pharaoh, Priest, Builder, Archaeologist, Tomb raider, Mummy.
Saloon
Roles: Sheriff, Bartender, Outlaw, Card player, Pianist, Gold digger.
Colosseum
Roles: Gladiator, Emperor, Senator, Lion keeper, Spectator, Merchant.
Drakkar
Roles: Chieftain, Warrior, Rower, Skald, Shieldmaiden, Captive monk.
Temple
Roles: Explorer, Local guide, Treasure hunter, Priest, Photographer, Snake charmer.
Tournament
Roles: Knight, Herald, Lady, Squire, King, Blacksmith.
Dojo
Roles: Samurai, Sensei, Ninja, Shogun, Geisha, Student.
Alchemy
Roles: Alchemist, Apprentice, Noble client, Inquisitor, Herbalist, Cat.
Gold rush
Roles: Prospector, Foreman, Banker, Cook, Claim jumper, Mule driver.
Bunker
Roles: General, Radio operator, Scientist, Soldier, Spy, Cook.
Airship
Roles: Captain, Navigator, Rich passenger, Mechanic, Steward, Reporter.
Palace
Roles: Queen, Courtier, Musician, Maid, Guard, Painter.
Titanic
Roles: Captain, Rich passenger, Third-class passenger, Stoker, Musician, Lookout.
Pompeii
Roles: Merchant, Senator, Slave, Baker, Gladiator, Priestess.
Sich
Roles: Hetman, Cossack, Scribe, Cook, Bandurist, Novice.
Mansion
Roles: Ghost hunter, Butler, Heir, Medium, Skeptic, Housekeeper.
Playing this theme
Pick History in the case settings once you have 3 to 10 players. The host can even choose the exact location, and then the host is never the spy. For a sharper interrogation, read our guide to questions.