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A Question of Scruples
1984
Rules assistance for A Question of Scruples
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60 min
- 18+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for A Question of Scruples
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A Question of Scruples is a board game released in 1984 for 4–12 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Henry Makow and its main mechanics are Voting.
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About the game
Scruples... The game that poses 252 moral dilemmas on issues of work, money, friends, family, neighbors and, of course relationships! User review: Each player is dealt five dilemma cards, each with a question of scruples, and one reply card. Each reply card says, “Yes,” “No,” or “Depends.” If the player can correctly match another’s reply with a dilemma card from one’s own hand, then the dilemma card is discarded. Otherwise, the dilemma card is replaced with another card from the dilemma card deck. Mismatched responses can be challenged and put to a vote of the other players. The first player to surrender all of one’s own cards is the winner. Official rules: http://www.scruplesgame.com/rules.html
Editions
- The Game of ScruplesenEndless Games (I)2013
- A Question of ScruplesenParker Brothers1999
- A Question of ScruplesenHigh Games Entertainment1994
- A Question of ScruplesenCanada Games Company Lmt.1993
- A Question of ScruplesenMilton Bradley1987
- A Question of ScruplesenHigh Games Entertainment1986
- A Question of ScruplesenMilton Bradley1986
- A Question of ScruplesenMaruca Industries1984
- The Game of ScruplesenEndless Games (I)
- Cuestion de EscrupulosesMilton Bradley1994
- Sem CensuraEstrela1987
- En fråga om skruplerMB spel1987
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Parker Brothers
- Estrela
- MB Juegos
- Milton Bradley
- Canada Games Company Lmt.
- MB Giochi
- MB Spiele
- MB spel
- Endless Games (I)
- Maruca Industries
- High Games Entertainment
Questions and answers
A Question of Scruples supports 4–12 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 Question of Scruples is 60 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 Question of Scruples for ages 18 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 Question of Scruples has a complexity rating of 1.4 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 Question of Scruples belongs to these categories: Party Game and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Voting. 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 Question of Scruples are: Henry Makow. 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 Question of Scruples 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.