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Debunked
2020
Rules assistance for Debunked
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 10–20 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Debunked
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Debunked is a board game released in 2020 for 2–5 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Stephen Woodford and its main mechanics are Take That and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Debunked is a highly strategic card game of logic, reason and nonsense! There are two decks, one full of fallacious arguments, and the other full of everything else - which includes logic to debunk the arguments, ways to improve your hand (such as resurrecting a card from the discard pile), and, most importantly, ways to mess with your opponent (such as making them skip their go). It’s very simple to learn, but hard to master… like logic itself. There are 2 decks, 1 full of fallacious arguments, and 1 full of everything else. Place 1 argument in the middle and then deal 5 cards to each other. On your turn you can play as many cards as you like. For example, you could debunk two of the fallacies committed by the argument, discard a card from your opponent, and make your opponent skip their turn. Opponents may have cards which burn your logic or block your actions. Once the argument is fully debunked, players receive one point per fallacy they successfully laid, plus 1 point for the player who finished the argument, and then the next argument is placed in the middle (giving the player who finished the previous argument first dibs). The game ends when there are no more arguments to debunk, and the sweet song of reason finally echoes peacefully. The player with the most points wins and the player with the least points believes in anything and everything!
Editions
- Debunkeden(Self-Published)2020
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Questions and answers
Debunked supports 2–5 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 Debunked 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 Debunked 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.
Debunked 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.
Debunked belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Take That and Open Drafting. 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 Debunked are: Stephen Woodford. 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 Debunked 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.