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Fake That!
2020
Rules assistance for Fake That!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–8 players
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 4 players
Rules assistant for Fake That!
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Fake That! is a board game released in 2020 for 4–8 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Hervé Marly and its main mechanics are Hot Potato and Player Judge.
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About the game
Have you heard of Brigit, a New Zealand cat known for stealing drying underwear? Did you know that the most famous newspaper from Norway published the official death notice of Santa Claus? That CIA agents send each other messages with their shoelaces? Don't you worry — neither will your friends! In each round of Fake That!, the player in the role of "Gullible" will ask a wacky question. Each of the other players must answer either the crazy truth or...a big fat lie! Will the liars prove convincing enough? Will Gullible succeed in uncovering all of them without pointing out the right answer? —description from the publisher
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- GaGa Games
- Trefl
- Studio H
Questions and answers
Fake That! 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 Fake That! is 20 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 Fake That! 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.
Fake That! 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.
Fake That! belongs to these categories: Party Game, Bluffing, and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Hot Potato and Player Judge. 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 Fake That! are: Hervé Marly. 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 Fake That! 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.