
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,551
- BGG rating
- 4.8
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2010

2011
Rules assistance for Joe Name It
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Joe Name It is a board game released in 2011 for 2–99 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Wendy L. Harris and its main mechanics are Race and Dice Rolling.
Can you name a movie with two sequels? How about a music group with three members? Those are the types of challenges you'll face in Joe Name It. On a turn, you draw a category card, then roll the number die. If the category is labeled "Any Joe", the first player to shout an answer (or answers) to the category wins the card; if the category is "Just Joe", then the active player is the only one who can answer. If no answer or not enough answers fit the category, be the first to yell "No Joe" to claim the card. The first player to collect ten cards wins.
Joe Name It supports 2–99 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 Joe Name It is 15 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 Joe Name It for ages 12 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.
Joe Name It 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.
Joe Name It belongs to these categories: Party Game and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Race and Dice Rolling. 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 Joe Name It are: Wendy L. Harris. 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 Joe Name It 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.