
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,901
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Black Stories
- 2–99 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2004

2008
Rules assistance for Black Stories: Das Spiel
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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Black Stories: Das Spiel is a board game released in 2008 for 3–13 players, 20–222 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Holger Bösch and its main mechanics are Storytelling.
Black Stories goes to board game. 80 brand-new black stories. The bloody knife (spinner) decides - will you gain new blood-tokens or will you lose some? Will you be the master of a new Black Story? Do you have to give hints by answering questions, by doing some pantomime or by sketching something? The player with the most blood tokens will win the game. This game gives some new dimensions to the existing concept of Black Stories and can be combined with any other set of Black Stories.
Black Stories: Das Spiel supports 3–13 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 Black Stories: Das Spiel is 20–222 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 Black Stories: Das Spiel for ages 12 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.
Black Stories: Das Spiel has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Black Stories: Das Spiel belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Storytelling. 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 Black Stories: Das Spiel are: Holger Bösch. 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 Black Stories: Das Spiel 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.