
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,584
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Trash Dice
- 2 players
- 5–10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2024

2018
Rules assistance for Camping with Sasquatch
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Camping with Sasquatch is a board game released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Mike Szalajko and Alex Mackey and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Trick-taking.
Camping With Sasquatch is a light card game with a ROAR! Literally. Play cards to complete sets. Sets = Points. Points = Sweet, sweet victory. Sets can either be three of the same card, or three different cards of that suit. But watch out for that wild Sasquatch! Sasquatch can help you complete a set or you can play Sasquatch on your opponents. Rush to slap down the right card to avoid getting stuck with the elusive Sasquatch! Camping with Sasquatch is a quick-paced, strategic card game that combines elements of rummy and slapjack. But you decide, will you play nice or will you turn the Sasquatch loose on your friends? —description from the publisher
Camping with Sasquatch 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 Camping with Sasquatch is 10–20 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 Camping with Sasquatch for ages 6 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.
Camping with Sasquatch 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.
Camping with Sasquatch belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Trick-taking. 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 Camping with Sasquatch are: Mike Szalajko and Alex Mackey. 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 Camping with Sasquatch 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.