- BGG rating
- 5.0
Cheap Shot: Cheaper Shots
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,297
- BGG rating
- 5.1
Cheap Shot
2013
Rules assistance for Cheap Shot
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- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Cheap Shot
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Cheap Shot is a board game released in 2013 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Lisa Steenson and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Cheap Shot is a rummy-style game of insults, with each player starting with a hand of seven cards, which take the form of subjects, conjunctions, verbal phrases, and retorts. On a turn, the active player tries to use the cards in hand to create an insult: "Your Secret Boyfriend / is a drama farmer / and / tells only lies." Unless the targeted player can come up with a block card, such as "Oh grow up!", the insult will stand as points. The more cards in the insult, the more points you score!
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Questions and answers
Cheap Shot 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 Cheap Shot is 45 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 Cheap Shot 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.
Cheap Shot 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.
Cheap Shot belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, 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 Cheap Shot are: Lisa Steenson. 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 Cheap Shot 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.