
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,470
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Don't Get Got!
- 2–10 players
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2018

2021
Rules assistance for Don't Get Got!: Shut Up & Sit Down Special Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Don't Get Got!: Shut Up & Sit Down Special Edition is a board game released in 2021 for 2–10 players, 30–1440 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Zoe Lee and James A. Vaughan and its main mechanics are Acting.
Don’t Get Got is a game of secret missions for 2-10 players, and it takes place while you go about your day. Perfect places to break out Don’t Get Got would be living with housemates, at work, on holiday, at parties, even at gaming conventions. Each player gets 6 unique secret missions that involve getting another player to do or say something specific. The first player to complete 3 missions wins. In this special edition, the team at Shut Up & Sit Down has teamed up with Big Potato Games to create a brand-new edition of with 120 new missions and an aggressively orange colour scheme. Also included in this Shut Up & Sit Down Special Edition are 10 plastic wallets and 1 collectible sticker. If you already own Don’t Get Got, this box will work as a very generous expansion, doubling the amount of missions in the base game and letting you play with up to 20 players.
Don't Get Got!: Shut Up & Sit Down Special Edition supports 2–10 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 Get Got!: Shut Up & Sit Down Special Edition is 30–1440 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 Get Got!: Shut Up & Sit Down Special Edition for ages 10 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 Get Got!: Shut Up & Sit Down Special Edition has a complexity rating of 1.2 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 Get Got!: Shut Up & Sit Down Special Edition belongs to these categories: Humor, Party Game, and Bluffing. 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 credited designers of Don't Get Got!: Shut Up & Sit Down Special Edition are: Zoe Lee and James A. Vaughan. 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 Get Got!: Shut Up & Sit Down Special Edition 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.