
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,302
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Shadows: Amsterdam
- 2–8 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for He & She
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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He & She is a board game released in 2008 for 2–8 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Team-Based Game.
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He & She 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 listed playing time for He & She is 45 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 He & She 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.
He & She 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.
He & She belongs to these categories: Party Game and Mature / Adult. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Team-Based Game. 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 catalogue lists He & She 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.