
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,665
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Bad People
- 3–10 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2016

2019
Rules assistance for Bad Choices
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Bad Choices is a board game released in 2019 for 3–10 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. It was designed by Mike Lancaster and its main mechanics are Voting.
HILARIOUS ADULT PARTY GAME: Bad Choices is the naughty love child of ‘Never Have I Ever’ and ‘UNO’. This is the adult party game for finding out hilarious truths, secrets and stories about your friends. EASY TO LEARN RULES: 300 Hilarious Cards that will have everyone laughing. Created by the creator of the savage adult party game BAD PEOPLE. The player to discard all of their cards first becomes the winner. —description from the publisher
Bad Choices supports 3–10 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 Bad Choices is 20–45 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 Bad Choices for ages 17 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.
Bad Choices 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.
Bad Choices belongs to these categories: Humor, Party Game, and Mature / Adult. 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 Bad Choices are: Mike Lancaster. 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 Bad Choices 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.