
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Exposed: Character Pack – Tools of the Trade
- 2–6 players
- 20–45 min
- 2016

2016
Rules assistance for Exposed
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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Exposed is a board game released in 2016 for 2–6 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Brian Henk and Clayton Skancke and its main mechanics are Area Movement and Grid Movement.
Exposed is a quick 2-6 player game in which you're a thief who has snuck into a boat party with the aim of stealing as many wallets as you can without anyone exposing who you are. If you steal enough wallets or you're the last player left unexposed, you win! The playing space is a grid of tiles depicting the guests at the party, such as a fireman, physicist, or accountant. You're one of these guests, but no one knows which one is you. Each guest has a wallet, which you can steal from them if you are adjacent. Each move you make gives away information about who you are, so you have to decide how aggressive or sneaky you want to be so that your identity can remain hidden while getting as many wallets as you can.
Exposed supports 2–6 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 Exposed is 30–45 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 Exposed 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.
Exposed has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Exposed belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Grid Movement. 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 Exposed are: Brian Henk and Clayton Skancke. 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 Exposed 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.