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- BGG rating
- 8.3
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- 6–21 players
- 30–120 min
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- 2022
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- BGG #21,495
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Fakin' It!
2024
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- 3–6 players
- 15 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Fakin' It!
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Fakin' It! is a board game released in 2024 for 3–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up.
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About the game
Bring Jackbox Games Fakin’ It online game to life with the new card game version! A party game that challenges players to try to identify which of their friends is a lying liar. One player among the group will be a ‘Faker’ who must try to blend in with the group. CAN YOU DECEIVE YOUR FRIENDS? Be a master of deception when you're named the Faker, and a keen sleuth to uncover who among your friends is faking it. HOW TO PLAY. A card with a task written on it will be passed around the group for each player to read, using special secret wallets. But, watch out! One player’s secret wallet won’t reveal what the card says, so they gotta fake it! PLAY WITH 5 CATEGORIES. Hands of Truth; Players must either raise their hand up or keep their hand down. Number Pressure; Raise a certain number of fingers, between 1-10. You Gotta Point; Point at another player, or even yourself. Face Value; Make a facial expression. Text You Up - Each player must answer the question on their card out loud, truthfully. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Fakin' It! 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 Fakin' It! is 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 Fakin' It! for ages 14 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.
Fakin' It! 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.
Fakin' It! belongs to these categories: Party Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Fakin' It! and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Fakin' It! 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.