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A Fake Artist Goes to New York
2011
Rules assistance for A Fake Artist Goes to New York
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 5–10 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 5 players
Rules assistant for A Fake Artist Goes to New York
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A Fake Artist Goes to New York is a board game released in 2011 for 5–10 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jun Sasaki and its main mechanics are Hidden Roles, Drawing, and Targeted Clues.
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About the game
Fake Artist Goes to New York – is a party game for 5-10 players. Players take turns being the Question Master, whose role is to set a category, write a word within that category on dry erase cards, and hand those out to other players as artists. At the same time, one player will have only an "X" written on his card: they are the fake artist! Players will then go around the table twice, drawing one contiguous stroke each on a paper to draw the word established by the Question Master, then guess who the fake artist is. If the fake artist is not caught, both the fake artist and the Question Master earn points; if the fake artist is caught and cannot guess what the word is, the artists earn points.
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Questions and answers
A Fake Artist Goes to New York supports 5–10 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 A Fake Artist Goes to New York is 20 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 A Fake Artist Goes to New York 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.
A Fake Artist Goes to New York 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.
A Fake Artist Goes to New York belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hidden Roles, Drawing, and Targeted Clues. 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 A Fake Artist Goes to New York are: Jun Sasaki. 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 A Fake Artist Goes to New York 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.