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B.S.: The Game of Being Sneaky
1986
Rules assistance for B.S.: The Game of Being Sneaky
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- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.2/5
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B.S.: The Game of Being Sneaky is a board game released in 1986 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Larry Balsamo and Sandra Bergeson and its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing.
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About the game
Just how good a liar are you? Could you convince your friends that Benjamin Franklin actually wanted the turkey instead of the eagle as the American national symbol? Could you make them believe that it was a guy named Thomas Crapper who invented the crap game? Or was it the flush toilet? The problem with most games is that you have to tell the truth. However, to play "B.S., The Game of Being Sneaky", you decide for yourself whether to be truthful, or maybe tell a little fib. You could even try a whopper to pile up an extra score or perhaps spin a tale of your very own to shovel in some helping bonus points.
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Questions and answers
B.S.: The Game of Being Sneaky supports 2–6 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 B.S.: The Game of Being Sneaky 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 B.S.: The Game of Being Sneaky 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.
B.S.: The Game of Being Sneaky has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
B.S.: The Game of Being Sneaky belongs to these categories: Party Game, Bluffing, and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing. 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 B.S.: The Game of Being Sneaky are: Larry Balsamo and Sandra Bergeson. 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 B.S.: The Game of Being Sneaky 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.