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Cut and Run
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Amnesia
1990
Rules assistance for Amnesia
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Amnesia
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Amnesia is a board game released in 1990 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Keith Meyers and Gerry Tomlinson and its main mechanics are Trading and Role Playing.
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About the game
From back of box: The Hilarious Game Where Everyone Knows Who You Are... BUT YOU. Where else but in the game of AMNESIA could you find yourself in such good company as Bogart, Cleopatra, Lassie, Gumby, Monroe or George Washington? Of course, there's a famous identity on your forehead as well... but one which other the other players can see! The fun builds as Flashback Clues are passed from player to player. It's up to you to discover who you are through logic and intuition... and a little luck. But if those clues don't ring a bell, you can ring the Memory Bell for more. Think fast though because it won't be long before somebody has Total Recall! Similar to: Code 777 What's That on My Head? Egghead Guess What I Am! Coyote Pow Wow Am I a Banana?
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Publishers
- Parker Brothers
- The Game Works, Inc.
Questions and answers
Amnesia supports 2–6 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 Amnesia is 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 Amnesia for ages 14 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.
Amnesia 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.
Amnesia belongs to these categories: Party Game and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Trading and Role Playing. 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 Amnesia are: Keith Meyers and Gerry Tomlinson. 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 Amnesia 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.