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Bamboozled
2019
Rules assistance for Bamboozled
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 5–15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Bamboozled
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Bamboozled is a board game released in 2019 for 2–8 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Justin Martin and its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Bamboozled is a fast-paced party style bluffing game. In this hilarious new game you try to outwit your friends and family and be the last one standing. Players roll dice in subsequent turns and must get a higher roll than the previous player. If they don't they have to convince the next player that they did. If a player calls a bluff the bluffing player gets a strike. 3 strikes and you're out! BUT! Each player starts with an action card that will help you bluff or force someone else to make the call. Even if you have to bluff you may be able to use an action card to make it true and give the other player a strike, so play your cards carefully. Players can also get more cards by BAMBOOZLING other players, meaning, if you bluff and no one calls you on it, you get another card. —description from the publisher
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- Blue Wasatch Games
Questions and answers
Bamboozled supports 2–8 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 Bamboozled is 5–15 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 Bamboozled 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.
Bamboozled 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.
Bamboozled belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling. 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 Bamboozled are: Justin Martin. 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 Bamboozled 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.