
- BGG rank
- BGG #482
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Trio
- 3–6 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2021

2024
Rules assistance for 3 of a Kind
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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3 of a Kind is a board game released in 2024 for 2–8 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tim Eisner and its main mechanics are Matching and Questions and Answers.
What is the scariest zoo animal? The happiest item in a junk drawer? The most dangerous fruit? 3 of a Kind is a competitive party game of thinking alike, where players try to write matching answers to wild questions. Each round, players select a Category and 3 different Adjectives. Each player writes one answer for each Adjective in the selected Category. The more players who write the same answer as you, the more points you get! 3 of a Kind plays with 2-8 players and offers near infinite variations of Adjective/Category combos to tickle your brain. Each game is played over 6 rounds and lasts 20-30 minutes.
3 of a Kind supports 2–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 3 of a Kind is 25 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 3 of a Kind for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
3 of a Kind has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
3 of a Kind belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word Game, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Matching and Questions and Answers. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 3 of a Kind are: Tim Eisner. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 3 of a Kind as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.