- BGG rating
- 7.6
But Wait, There's More!: Fantasy RPG Mini-Expansion
- 3–10 players
- 20–30 min
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,995
- BGG rating
- 6.6
But Wait, There's More!
2011
Rules assistance for But Wait, There's More!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–10 players
- 30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for But Wait, There's More!
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But Wait, There's More! is a board game released in 2011 for 3–10 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jay Cormier and Sen-Foong Lim and its main mechanics are Storytelling and Acting.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.5
But Wait, There's More!: Geek Expansion
- 3–10 players
- 30 min
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 7.1
But Wait, There's More!: Sixth Player Expansion
- 3–12 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 7.0
But Wait, There's More!: Superhero Mini-Expansion
- 3–10 players
- 20–30 min
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 7.1
But Wait, There's More!: That's The Best Part!
- 3–10 players
- 20–30 min
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 7.3
But Wait, There's More!: Video Game Mini-Expansion
- 3–10 players
- 20–30 min
- 2015
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About the game
Have you ever wanted a glass, that stops messy accidents before they happen, or pants, that provide relief at the touch of a button? In But Wait, There's More!, players pitch wacky products to each other for fun and profit. At the start of the game, each player receives three "Feature" cards. Each round starts with one Product card being revealed from the deck, e.g., guitar. Each player in turn has thirty seconds to play one of their Feature cards – say, "Helps you fall asleep and stay asleep" – and pitch their own version of a guitar. At some point during these thirty seconds, this player must say, "But wait, there's more!", then reveal the top Feature card from the deck – say, "great for parties" – and incorporate that Feature into their product. Once all players have pitched their unique version of a guitar, everyone votes simultaneously for which pitches they liked the best. The top vote getter after three rounds wins the game! With six or more people, play in teams, with the first player on a team starting the pitch with one of his Feature cards and the second player finishing the pitch with a Feature card of her own, but neither player knows what the other Feature is until they are revealed!
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Publishers
- (Web published)
- Toy Vault, Inc.
Questions and answers
But Wait, There's More! supports 3–10 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 But Wait, There's More! 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 But Wait, There's More! for ages 14 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.
But Wait, There's More! has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
But Wait, There's More! belongs to these categories: Humor, Party Game, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Storytelling and Acting. 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 But Wait, There's More! are: Jay Cormier and Sen-Foong Lim. 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 But Wait, There's More! 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.