
- BGG rank
- BGG #394
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Feed the Kraken
- 5–11 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2022

2017
Rules assistance for Game of Trolls
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 4 players

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Game of Trolls is a board game released in 2017 for 4–25 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Gabriel "Piru" Fernández and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Role Playing.
Game of Trolls (GOT) is a game created and developed by the well-known Spanish Youtube Channel “La mazmorra de Pacheco” and funded through a successful crowdfunding campaign. In this game, the players will play the role of board game youtubers who will have to survive against one of the fearsome plagues that Humanity will ever known: the Internet Troll! Based on the mechanics of the popular game Werewolves of Miller's Hollow, where some players will play as Youtubers, while others will be the hateful Troll. The aim of the Youtubers will be to eliminate the Trolls; on the other hand, the Trolls would be able to deceive the different channels, covering their secret identity. Game of Trolls is a simple and fun game for groups, that includes a series of mechanics familiar to every board game aficionado. Secrets identities, trolling and a lot of fun for all the family!
Game of Trolls supports 4–25 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 Trolls is 30–60 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 Trolls 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.
Game of Trolls 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.
Game of Trolls belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Role Playing. 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 Trolls are: Gabriel "Piru" Fernández. 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 Trolls 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.