
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,125
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Black Stories: Shit Happens Edition
- 2–15 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2013

2011
Rules assistance for Black Stories: Funny Death Edition
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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Black Stories: Funny Death Edition is a board game released in 2011 for 2–15 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Holger Bösch, Corinna Harder, and Jens Schumacher and its main mechanics are Storytelling.
One player reads the riddle in front of the card. The other players try to guess what's happened. The answer on the back of the card is read by the storyteller. The storyteller can only answer yes/no. Black Stories Funny Death Edition is part of the Black Stories series. This version is theme with weird murders and deaths.
Black Stories: Funny Death Edition supports 2–15 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: Funny Death Edition is 20 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: Funny Death Edition 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: Funny Death Edition 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.
Black Stories: Funny Death Edition 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: Funny Death Edition are: Holger Bösch, Corinna Harder, and Jens Schumacher. 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: Funny Death Edition 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.