
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,119
- BGG rating
- 7.3
BARPIG: After Hours
- 3–7 players
- 30–75 min
- 2019

2018
Rules assistance for Bathroom Rush
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Bathroom Rush is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Marco Caloi and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Open Drafting.
Imagine yourself at any game fair around the world. No matter where you are, there are always the same challenges! There’s always the guy who think he’s smarter than you, the one who wants to cut the queue, the annoying boomer with his nostalgies or the would-be model who embarasses you when you’re just trying to relieve yourself. You have one goal: to get to the bathroom before it’s too late, winning over the other players with all the dirtiest tricks you can devise and facing the worst characters you can imagine. Use action cards to play a bad trick to your friends, get in the queue and… just hope you don’t soil your pants! Who has the smoothest moves, wins! ...please flush, if you can! —description from the publisher (translated) Immagina di trovarti ad una qualsiasi fiera in giro per il mondo. Non importa in quale paese sia, le insidie sono sempre le stesse! C’è sempre qualcuno che fa il furbo o che crea qualche problema di fila, dal vecchio nostalgico che ti ammorba con le sue memorie alla raffinata modella che ti mette in imbarazzo anche quando cerchi solo di liberarti dalla costipazione! Dovrai cercare disperatamente di arrivare in bagno prima che sia troppo tardi, sfidando gli altri giocatori con colpi bassissimi e affrontando i personaggi peggiori che si possano immaginare! Sfrutta le carte azione per far le peggiori carognate ai tuoi amici, mettiti in fila e… spera di non fartela nelle mutande! Vince il meno costipato… se puoi, scarica! —description from the publisher
Bathroom Rush supports 2–4 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 Bathroom Rush is 20–40 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 Bathroom Rush 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.
Bathroom Rush 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.
Bathroom Rush belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Open Drafting. 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 Bathroom Rush are: Marco Caloi. 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 Bathroom Rush 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.