- BGG rating
- 7.1
Don't drop the soap: Deathrow
- 3–6 players
- 5–15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,308
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Don't Drop the Soap
2017
Rules assistance for Don't Drop the Soap
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 5–15 min
- 18+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Don't Drop the Soap
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Don't Drop the Soap is a board game released in 2017 for 3–6 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Martin Bruun Pedersen and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Single Loser Game.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.7
Don't Drop the Soap: Gefängnisdirektor
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- 5–15 min
- 2021
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About the game
The Social Card game where there are no winners, just one loser. Don’t Drop The Soap is a dark humored, fast-paced card game of hot potato set in a prison shower. Players take the role of prison inmates who are, literally, trying to screw each other over. The objective of the game is to not be the player who drops the soap. Each turn players must play one action card from their hand. The game ends when a player runs out of options and is forced to play a soap card. Although you may never win a game of ‘Don’t Drop The Soap’ you can influence the game in such a way that you decides who loses. Are you skilled enough to get the booty you want? Or will you end up as someone else prison bitch? You do what you gotta do in here, just Don’t Drop The Soap. Don’t Drop The Soap is made up of a single deck of 59 Cards. The game is designed to be played by 3 – 6 players. The rules are very simple; Play a card from your hand and do what the card says. Most rounds last around 10 to 15 minutes, giving ample opportunities for revenge and grudge matches. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Don't Drop the Soap 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 Don't Drop the Soap is 5–15 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 Don't Drop the Soap for ages 18 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 Drop the Soap has a complexity rating of 1.1 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 Drop the Soap belongs to these categories: Humor, Party Game, and Mature / Adult. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Single Loser Game. 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 Don't Drop the Soap are: Martin Bruun Pedersen. 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 Don't Drop the Soap 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.