
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,072
- BGG rating
- 7.2
My Favourite Things
- 3–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Game of HAM: Anxiety Pack – Volume 1
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Game of HAM: Anxiety Pack – Volume 1 is an expansion for Game of HAM: Adult Set released in 2024 for 3–16 players, 20–180 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Bill S. Naim and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
This expansion captures the essence of anxiety within a bunch of cards. The mood, the causes, and inner thoughts can all be found here. If we can’t poke fun at the things that make us anxious, are we even doing life right? —description from the publisher
Game of HAM: Anxiety Pack – Volume 1 supports 3–16 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 Game of HAM: Anxiety Pack – Volume 1 is 20–180 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 Game of HAM: Anxiety Pack – Volume 1 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.
Game of HAM: Anxiety Pack – Volume 1 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking. 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 Game of HAM: Anxiety Pack – Volume 1 are: Bill S. Naim. 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 Game of HAM: Anxiety Pack – Volume 1 as an expansion for Game of HAM: Adult Set. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Game of HAM: Adult Set to use it. Check that your edition of Game of HAM: Adult Set is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.