- BGG rating
- 6.4
I'm the Boss!: The Card Game – Piece of the Action Expansion
- 3–6 players
- 45 min
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,163
- BGG rating
- 5.9
I'm the Boss!: The Card Game
2012
Rules assistance for I'm the Boss!: The Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 45 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for I'm the Boss!: The Card Game
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I'm the Boss!: The Card Game is a board game released in 2012 for 3–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Sid Sackson and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
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About the game
I'm the Boss!: The Card Game, a version of Sid Sackson's classic negotiation game I'm the Boss! that's based on his original design of that game, is still all about negotiation, with players trying to end up with more money in hand than anyone else. The game plays in rounds, and each round consists of a separate money-making deal. Each round, players play cards in clockwise order in turns to give them the right to a "cut" of the current deal, the value of which depends on the cards played. When a player has passed twice, he can no longer influence that round. After everyone has passed twice, the round ends, and points are totalled to calculate the value of that deal. Players then earn money for each "cut" or piece of the action that they have, which represents their share of that deal. While playing cards, players can negotiate in order to encourage other players to make plays that are favorable to them. After a fixed number of such deals (rounds), the game ends, and the player who has the most money wins.
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Publishers
- Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- Eagle-Gryphon Games
Questions and answers
I'm the Boss!: The Card Game 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 I'm the Boss!: The Card Game 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 I'm the Boss!: The Card Game for ages 9 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.
I'm the Boss!: The Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
I'm the Boss!: The Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Economic, and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 I'm the Boss!: The Card Game are: Sid Sackson. 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 I'm the Boss!: The Card Game 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.