
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,946
- BGG rating
- 3.4
Poopyhead
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2015

2022
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Grumpy Old Men is a board game released in 2022 for 3–8 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Martin Nedergaard Andersen and its main mechanics are Bids As Wagers.
You are given 3 statements and must choose which makes each of you the angriest: – Motorists, who fail to use their headlights when turning? Telemarketers who always make inconvenient calls? Bad breath? In addition to choosing the one that makes you the angriest, you must also make a bet with your chips on how popular you think the answer is among your opponents. The game puts all participants to the test, bringing out a grumpy old man in even the best… If you can guess what makes your opponents the angriest, you can run away with the victory with tactical luck.
Grumpy Old Men supports 3–8 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 listed playing time for Grumpy Old Men 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 Grumpy Old Men 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.
Grumpy Old Men 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.
Grumpy Old Men belongs to these categories: Humor and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Bids As Wagers. 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 Grumpy Old Men are: Martin Nedergaard Andersen. 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 Grumpy Old Men 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.