
- BGG rating
- 4.5
Card Assassins: Sticks & Stones Expansion
- 3–12 players
- 30 min
- 2021

2018
Rules assistance for Card Assassins
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Card Assassins is a board game released in 2018 for 3–6 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Role Playing, and Acting.
Card assassins is not your average card game. It is played at all times behind the scenes. It is the perfect game for group trips, competitive roommates, back stabbing co-workers or courageous families. How the game works Assassinate assigned players by getting them to say their “kill word” during a normal conversation. Acquire their target and kill word and move on. Last one standing wins! Don't get assassinated! —description from the publisher
Card Assassins supports 3–6 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 Card Assassins is 25 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 Card Assassins 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.
Card Assassins 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.
Card Assassins belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Role Playing, 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 catalogue lists Card Assassins 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.