
- BGG rank
- BGG #306
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Monikers
- 4–16 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Don't Be A Dork: The Ultimate Party Adventure Game!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Don't Be A Dork: The Ultimate Party Adventure Game! is a board game released in 1999 for 4–8 players, 1 minute per game, and ages 5 and up. Its main mechanics are Acting.
From the Publisher: This ultimate party game is a unique and interactive experience that uses intellect, the absurd, and improvisational comedy to humorously reduce everyone, no matter what their social standing, to a dork. "Don't be a Dork" breaks all the barriers and is guaranteed to deliver a night of fun and endless laughter for all that encounter the Dork!
Don't Be A Dork: The Ultimate Party Adventure Game! supports 4–8 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 Don't Be A Dork: The Ultimate Party Adventure Game! is 1 minute. 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 Don't Be A Dork: The Ultimate Party Adventure Game! for ages 5 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.
Don't Be A Dork: The Ultimate Party Adventure Game! has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Don't Be A Dork: The Ultimate Party Adventure Game! belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are 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 Don't Be A Dork: The Ultimate Party Adventure Game! 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.