
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,769
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Scattergories
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 1988

1989
Rules assistance for Gruble
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Gruble is a board game released in 1989 for 2–8 players and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sigmund Falch and Eva Berg and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil.
The players are drawing subject cards and rolling letter dice. Ie. the subjects could be Capitols, animals, female artists, mountains and cold drinks, and the letters could be A, E, G, H and P. Then the players will write down answers that matches these subjects and letters, receiving points for the answers given. More points are scored for answers you are the only one having.
Gruble supports 2–8 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 catalogue lists Gruble for ages 8 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.
Gruble has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Gruble belongs to these categories: Word Game and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Gruble are: Sigmund Falch and Eva Berg. 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 Gruble 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.