- BGG rank
- BGG #112
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Ra
- 2–5 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 1999
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,874
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Hunch!
2022
Rules assistance for Hunch!
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- 3–6 players
- 40–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 3 players
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Hunch! is a board game released in 2022 for 3–6 players, 40–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nomas Kurnia and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Deduction, and Communication Limits.
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About the game
Hunch! is all about words! You try to get the others to guess your secret words by cleverly using clues. But beware: you can't think up these clues yourself, you have to buy them from the others. Be creative and think of the most desirable clues! Be empathetic and buy the right clues! And in the end, have the right hunch when guessing the secret words of your fellow players. The game is played in three rounds of three phases: creating clues, selling/buying the clues, and guessing the secret words. Victory points are awarded to players who guess correctly and to the players owning the guessed words. At the end of the three rounds, whoever has the most VP wins (remaining money being the tie-breaker).
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Questions and answers
Hunch! supports 3–6 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 Hunch! is 40–60 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 Hunch! for ages 14 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.
Hunch! has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Hunch! belongs to these categories: Word Game. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Deduction, and Communication Limits. 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 Hunch! are: Nomas Kurnia. 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 Hunch! 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.