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product_id: 73052421
title: "The Pretender"
brand: "gamely"
price: "$1163"
currency: MXN
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/73052421-the-pretender
store_origin: MX
region: Mexico
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# 4-6 players, perfect for social groups 12.3 x 9.5 x 2.1 cm, ultra-portable pocket size Quick rounds, learn in minutes, play for hours The Pretender

**Brand:** gamely
**Price:** $1163
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🕵️‍♂️ Outsmart, bluff, and blend in—because being caught is not an option!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Pretender by gamely
- **How much does it cost?** $1163 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/73052421-the-pretender)

## Best For

- gamely enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gamely brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Boost Your Social IQ:** Sharpen communication, critical thinking, and improvisation skills while having a blast.
- • **Pocket-Sized Fun Anywhere:** Compact design fits in your bag or pocket—perfect for spontaneous game nights or travel.
- • **Master the Art of Bluffing:** Use subtle gestures and signals to stay undetected and outwit your friends.
- • **Fast-Paced Social Deduction:** Learn quickly and dive into hilarious rounds that keep everyone engaged for hours.
- • **Inclusive & Family Friendly:** Ideal for ages 12+, bridging generations with laughter and clever gameplay.

## Overview

The Pretender is a pocket-sized social deduction game for 4-6 players aged 12 and up, combining bluffing, subtle signals, and quick thinking. With no setup or batteries required, it’s perfect for travel, family gatherings, or casual hangouts. Easy to learn and endlessly entertaining, it sharpens communication and critical thinking skills while delivering nonstop laughs.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy The Pretender | The pocketsize game of subtle signals, skillful guesswork and artful bluffing. Hilarious social deduction game for adults, teenagers and families. (1st edition) at desertcart UK.

Review: Super fun! - Super simple and fun game! Even for multiple hours of playing
Review: Hilarious and perfect for performer types! - As a performer (with lots of equally dramatic friends), this game is a total winner! It’s such a clever mix of bluffing and improvisation — we end up in stitches every time. It’s quick to learn, super portable, and absolutely brilliant for group hangouts or post-dinner chaos. You really have to think on your feet and commit to the bit, which makes it perfect for theatrical types, but honestly, anyone can enjoy it. We’ve even played it on a train! Always guaranteed laughs and “how did you not know it was me?!” outrage. Perfect for any occasion!

## Features

- CAN YOU STAY UNDETECTED AS THE PRETENDER OR WILL THE GROUP FIND YOU OUT? Each round everyone knows the secret word except The Pretender, who must bluff their way to victory using only gestures, signals and mimicking.
- THE GAME OF ARTFUL DODGING AND HILARIOUS MIS-STEPS - The Pretender must try and work out what everyone else is doing before it’s their turn. Get it right and blend right in or misjudge it with hilarious consequences and get caught out.
- BALANCE SUBTLETY AND SKILL OR GET CAUGHT OUT - Be too obvious, and The Pretender will work out the inside information and blend right in. Be too subtle and risk being accused yourself. The Pretender will test your instinct, wits and creativity.
- LEARN IN MINUTES, LAUGH FOR HOURS. The Pretender is quick to learn but will keep you entertained for hours. And with a playtime to suit everyone you can play a quick stand-alone round in just a few minutes, or keep the fun going and play all night!
- THE POCKETSIZE FAMILY FRIENDLY GAME FOR FUN ANYWHERE - Small enough to fit in your pocket for trips to games nights or Christmas family gatherings, but full of play loved by teenagers and adults alike.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07F928S83 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 28,953 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 86 in Travel & Pocket Games |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (722) |
| Date First Available | 30 Jun. 2018 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Improving communication, critical thinking, and social deduction skills |
| Item model number | 0001 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Cardboard |
| Number of Game Players | 4-6 |
| Product Dimensions | 12.3 x 2.1 x 9.5 cm; 201 g |
| Remote Control Included? | No |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** 12+ years
- **Brand:** Gamely
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Number of players:** 4-6
- **Theme:** Christmas

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would you be able to make 7 players work? Description says 4-6 thanks**
A: Hi James, short answer - it would be tricky and might not work, sorry! Long answer - as it is the game works with 4-6 players (it only contains six cards per category - so you are limited to six players). In playtesting we found that any more than this made it too easy to hide if you are the Pretender.  But if you are really keen to play with 7 you could try one of the following:
1. Combine two packs so you would have enough cards for everyone to have one card each every round - you could decide whether to include one or two Pretender cards each round
2. Just use one pack but get two people to be on the same team and do their charade together
We haven’t play tested these versions and I’m really not sure how well they would work - but if you do give them a go please let us know how you get on!

**Q: Hi there, Would it be possible to play this with just three? (2020 lockdown strikes again!)**
A: Yes it will. We think it plays best as a 4-6 player but it will work as a 3 too. Can’t work out if it will be easier or harder to catch ‘The Pretender’ as a 3 player! 
Chris from Gamely.

**Q: Why is this only suitable for 12+?**
A: Younger children would need a good vocabulary and general knowledge to be able to play, ie one of the categories is games and badminton was selected, horse riding as in the famous horse trials was acted,  as only people with the answer card would know as there was nothing horse related on the card and the pretender would just copy the riding.

**Q: Could just 2 players play this?**
A: Nope, I’m afraid not! You could just about play it with 3 but really you need at least 4 players for it to be fun!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super fun!
*by M***N on 21 December 2025*

Super simple and fun game! Even for multiple hours of playing

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hilarious and perfect for performer types!
*by C***E on 8 May 2025*

As a performer (with lots of equally dramatic friends), this game is a total winner! It’s such a clever mix of bluffing and improvisation — we end up in stitches every time. It’s quick to learn, super portable, and absolutely brilliant for group hangouts or post-dinner chaos. You really have to think on your feet and commit to the bit, which makes it perfect for theatrical types, but honestly, anyone can enjoy it. We’ve even played it on a train! Always guaranteed laughs and “how did you not know it was me?!” outrage. Perfect for any occasion!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Needs at least six players
*by D***T on 5 January 2020*

If you like charades this is a fun alternative but IMO it needs at least six players to work well - the more the merrier - fewer than six and the Pretender has fewer clues and difficulty in deducing the subject and is more easily identified. I've given it four stars for the concept but the 'product' is overpriced - it would be better value at half the price (but then it wouldn't make as much profit for the seller)

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*Last updated: 2026-02-27*