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Beat That!: Household Objects Expansion
- 2–8 players
- 40–90 min
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,140
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Beat That!
2019
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- 2–8 players
- 30–90 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
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Beat That! is a board game released in 2019 for 2–8 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Zak Walton and Kate Jenkins.
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About the game
Beat That! - The Bonkers Battle of Wacky Challenges LIMBER UP AND PREPARE TO BOUNCE, FLIP, STACK, HOP, ROLL, BLOW, BALANCE AND CATAPULT YOUR WAY TO VICTORY IN THE WORLD’S WACKIEST PARTY GAME! The aim of Beat That! is to collect as many points as possible by betting on your ability to successfully complete a series of ridiculous challenges using an assortment of seemingly random objects. All players attempt the exact same challenges, so get ready for the ultimate battle of abilities. Can you bounce 2 balls into 2 cups at the same time using only one hand? How about racing to stack a pyramid of cups using your elbows with your eyes closed? Beat That! contains 160 ridiculously fun and unique challenges, split into the following 4 categories: SOLO: Players attempt the challenge on their own BATTLE ROYALE: Players all compete against each other BUDDY UP: Players work cooperatively with a partner DUEL: Players compete head-to-head against an opponent Beat That! consists of 10 rounds of challenges. Start by dealing 10 betting tokens to each player (tokens have different point values). Next, pick up a challenge card and read it aloud. All players then place a bet on their own ability to complete the challenge. Once bets are placed, go around the circle attempting the challenge. Players who succeed bank their points. The player with the most points at the end of 10 rounds is the champion! —description from the publisher
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- Gameology (Gameology Romania)
- SAVANA
- Gutter Games
Questions and answers
Beat That! 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 Beat That! is 30–90 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 Beat That! for ages 9 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.
Beat That! has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Beat That! belongs to these categories: Party Game and Action / Dexterity. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Beat That! and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Beat That! are: Zak Walton and Kate Jenkins. 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 Beat That! 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.