- BGG rating
- 5.0
Game of Phones: Expansion 001 – Creative Pack
- 3–99 players
- 15 min
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,189
- BGG rating
- 5.3
Game of Phones
2015
Rules assistance for Game of Phones
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–99 players
- 15 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Game of Phones
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Game of Phones is a board game released in 2015 for 3–99 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Luke Stern and Sam Wander and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Simultaneous Action Selection.
Expansions
Game of Phones: Expansion 002 – Materialism Pack
- 3–99 players
- 15 min
- 2018
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About the game
Game of Phones works along the lines of Apples to Apples, with one player serving as judge each round and the other players usually trying to do something so that the judge awards them the point for that round. For this game, all of the challenges involve you using your smartphone. More specifically, the judge draws a card for the round and reads the prompt to everyone else, e.g., "Find the best #selfie" or "Show the last photo you took" or "Find the weirdest Google Image search result for your name". Everyone finds something on their phones and shows the judge, who then chooses a winner for that round. The first player to win ten rounds wins the game.
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Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Magellan
- Breaking Games
Questions and answers
Game of Phones supports 3–99 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 Phones 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 Game of Phones 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.
Game of Phones 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.
Game of Phones belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Phones are: Luke Stern and Sam Wander. 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 Phones 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.