Diwan* Game is a social-deduction and hidden role party game based on Dimitry Davidoff’s Mafia. It’s the first Persian adaptation of this genre localized in four layers of: 1. Story 2. Roles 3. Mechanics 4. Graphics.
Diwan includes 15 roles. Div’s are the informed minority and (Ra’yat) Peasants are uninformed majority. There are three roles in ‘Div’ side: Black Div, White Dive, Jinn.
There are various characters in the peasant including: The Wiseman, The Witch, The inspector, The Dead, The Hunter…
We also have The Daghal (Insincere) who can win the game individually.
There’s also an appointive role in the game Ghaazi (The Judge), that will chosen by an election process.
The graphics are based on early 18th century Persian illustrations, modified and redesigned for the gameplay and storyline.
‘Ravi’ is the game master and has a special card that includes the sequences of his actions.
⬤ Components:
Role Cards 22x
‘Ravi’ Game Master’s Cards 1x
Rulebook
Tin Box Pocket-Size: 107x82x25 mm
Weight: 151 g
⬤ Game Specs.:
Genre: Party Game, Deduction Bluffing, Hidden Roles
Age: 16+
Players: 6 to 21
Time: 45 to 120 Mins (Depends on the number of players)
★ Awards:
Tablet of Appreciation for Design & Production – Haftsang Cultural Toy Awards – 2022
⬤ Daiwan Tutorial (Persian):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgBduIRuRUU
⬤ Diwan’s BGG Profile: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286753/diwan
⬧ You can purchase Diwan here in Alangoo.com.
*Diwan in farsi has different meanings:
It’s a plural form of ‘Div‘ the ancient persian demons;
The Governmental Organization,
Book of Law,
Book of Poems
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