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Box of Lies
2019
Rules assistance for Box of Lies
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Box of Lies
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Box of Lies is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Joe Bradford and its main mechanics are Storytelling.
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About the game
Box of Lies is a bluffing game of hilarious objects, based on the Box of Lies game played on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. On their turn, a player secretly opens one of the mystery boxes and looks at the card inside. The player will now describe the peculiar object on the card to their opponent—and either lie about it or tell the truth, depending on whether they flipped the Truth or Lie tile. The challenge for the player is to convince the opponent that they're lying when they're actually telling the truth, or conversely, appearing to tell the truth when they are actually lying. Players who are able to trick their opponent will win the round; failure to do so means that the opponent wins. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
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Publishers
- Hasbro
Questions and answers
Box of Lies 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 Box of Lies is 30 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 Box of Lies for ages 10 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.
Box of Lies 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.
Box of Lies belongs to these categories: Humor, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Deduction. 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 Box of Lies are: Joe Bradford. 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 Box of Lies 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.