
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,794
- BGG rating
- 5.4
B.S.: The Game of Being Sneaky
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1986

2010
Rules assistance for Chaos
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Chaos is a board game released in 2010 for 2–6 players and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Larry Balsamo and Sandra Bergeson and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
Chaos is called "The ruthless card game of ever-changing rules." The object of this game is the get rid of all your cards first. The rules change on a regular basis with rule cards (similar to Fluxx), but often not all the players know what the rules are and have to figure them out based on what they observe other players doing.
Chaos 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 catalogue lists Chaos 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.
Chaos has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Chaos belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Chaos are: Larry Balsamo and Sandra Bergeson. 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 Chaos 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.