- BGG rating
- 6.4
Faux•Cabulary: Expansion 1
- 3–7 players
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,866
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Faux•Cabulary
2011
Rules assistance for Faux•Cabulary
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- 3–7 players
- 20–30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Faux•Cabulary
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Faux•Cabulary is a board game released in 2011 for 3–7 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Matthew Nuccio.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Faux•Cabulary: Expansion 2
- 3–7 players
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2012
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About the game
In Faux•Cabulary, players create new words for descriptions that lack appropriate nomenclature by using randomly drawn "word segment" dice included in the game. Each round, one player is the Wordmeister while the other players draw three word cubes at random from the box. The Wordmeister reads a Faux•Cabulary card out loud, e.g., "The compulsion to pop bubblewrap", then each player creates a word using 1-3 of his cubes – perhaps "Bust-O-Ific" – and conceals the word in a plastic holder. The Wordmeister mixes the words in their plastic holders (so that she doesn't know who created which word), reveals them one-by-one, then awards the card to whoever submitted the word that (in her mind) best matches the definition. Players then return all the dice, and the Wordmeister position rotates clockwise. Whoever claims the required number of Faux•Cabulary cards first wins!
Questions and answers
Faux•Cabulary supports 3–7 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 Faux•Cabulary is 20–30 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 Faux•Cabulary for ages 13 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.
Faux•Cabulary has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Faux•Cabulary belongs to these categories: Word Game and 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 Faux•Cabulary and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Faux•Cabulary are: Matthew Nuccio. 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 Faux•Cabulary 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.