- BGG rank
- BGG #20,982
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Lowdown
- 2–6 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,727
- BGG rating
- 5.4
8-28
2015
Rules assistance for 8-28
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- 3–6 players
- 20–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for 8-28
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8-28 is a board game released in 2015 for 3–6 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by David Hoyt, Colin Morgan, and Michael Hirtle and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck.
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About the game
8-28 is a press your luck card game. At the start of the game, each player gets one card they look at, then place face down in front of them. The cards have values ranging from 1 to 11. During the course of the game, the players may draw one random additional card per round to place face up in front of them. As long as any player still wants cards, gems are added to a pile. The round ends only when no one wants to take any more cards. Then, all cards are revealed and the two players whose cards are closest to a total of 8 and 28 respectively, without going over, share the gems among them.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Zoch Verlag
- Main Street Publishing
Questions and answers
8-28 supports 3–6 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 8-28 is 20–30 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 8-28 for ages 8 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.
8-28 has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
8-28 belongs to these categories: Card Game and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck. 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 8-28 are: David Hoyt, Colin Morgan, and Michael Hirtle. 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 8-28 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.