
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,052
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Mankind Madness
- 2–8 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2025

2019
Rules assistance for Don't Get Stabbed!
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Don't Get Stabbed! is a board game released in 2019 for 3–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. Its main mechanics are Take That and Hidden Roles.
ONE PLAYER IS THE KILLER....THE REST ARE VICTIMS Don't Get Stabbed! is a party card game where you get to kill your family and friends (for pretend). The killer wins by killing all the victims. The victims win by escaping. Everyone takes turns drawing cards. If a victim gets three STAB cards, they DIE! But they can use ACTION cards to avoid getting stabbed. And they can use Combo cards for a chance at escaping. But the killer has special powers. If the killer draws a STAB card, they can put it back in the deck wherever they want. And the killer can use ACTION and Combo cards to thwart the victims’ attempts to stay alive. —description from the publisher
Don't Get Stabbed! supports 3–5 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 Don't Get Stabbed! is 15–30 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 Stabbed! 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 Get Stabbed! 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.
Don't Get Stabbed! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Take That and Hidden Roles. 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 Get Stabbed! 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.