
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,932
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Dweebies
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2010

2023
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Butts on Things is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Tim Roediger.
Get your rear in gear for Butts on Things, a fast-playing card game with the cheekiest art around! Play cards to a grid and capture rows or columns when both ends show matching butts. Don't be bummed if you missed a match because there's always a chance to "grab a buttload" in a mad-dash race for cards where anyone can come from behind! Collect the most cards and win. —description from the publisher
Butts on Things 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 Butts on Things 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 Butts on Things for ages 8 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.
Butts on Things 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.
Butts on Things belongs to these categories: Card Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Butts on Things and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Butts on Things are: Tim Roediger. 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 Butts on Things 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.