- BGG rating
- 6.7
In a Bind: Expansions
- 3–12 players
- 10–25 min
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,061
- BGG rating
- 6.9
In a Bind
2015
Rules assistance for In a Bind
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- 3–10 players
- 10–20 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for In a Bind
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In a Bind is a board game released in 2015 for 3–10 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Bez Shahriari and its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
In a Bind is a party game involving physical challenges. The game features a deck of cards, each one featuring a simple "bind", e.g., "one finger touching nose", "left elbow above shoulder", "two hands touching" or "this card on top of head". Each turn, you draw a new card. Its instruction must be obeyed for the entire rest of the game. When you have so many binds that you are unable to comply with them all, you lose. The last person to lose wins. In a Bind includes rules for team-based variants, as well as a 'Slow and Sadistic' variant that involves choosing cards to play on other players.
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Questions and answers
In a Bind supports 3–10 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 In a Bind is 10–20 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 In a Bind for ages 13 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.
In a Bind 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.
In a Bind belongs to these categories: Party Game and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Take That, Player Elimination, and Cooperative 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 credited designers of In a Bind are: Bez Shahriari. 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 In a Bind 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.