
- BGG rank
- BGG #362
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Dixit: Odyssey
- 3–12 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Bucket of Doom
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Bucket of Doom is a board game released in 2014 for 4–20 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. Its main mechanics are Storytelling and Voting.
The death-dodging party game. When the shit hits the fan you need a plan. Escape from seriously bad situations with the help of seriously useless objects. Ever wondered what you’d do if you woke up buried alive in an airtight coffin? Or you discover you had an alien parasite in your stomach? Well, we have. And we’ve made it into a delightfully dark party game. Bucket of Doom is a card based game in a hot pink toxic bucket. Players take it in turns to share their daring escape from impending doom using one of their personal object cards to escape. Players vote for their favourite story, best plan wins.
Bucket of Doom supports 4–20 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 Bucket of Doom 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 Bucket of Doom for ages 18 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.
Bucket of Doom 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.
Bucket of Doom belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Storytelling and Voting. 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 catalogue lists Bucket of Doom 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.