
- BGG rank
- BGG #306
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Monikers
- 4–16 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Jokes de Papa
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Jokes de Papa is a board game released in 2017 for 2–12 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Andrew Tchernilevskii and Kévin Marquis and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Acting.
Start by forming two teams comprised of an equal number of players, then, one player from each team face each other in a duel. The first player (chosen at random), draws a "jokes" card and reads the joke aloud. The two dueling players must not laugh. If one of them laughs, the opposing team wins the "jokes" card. The players standing by may laugh overtly. To make more serious players laugh, you can add "dis ta joke..." cards. Players must now read jokes in the manner described on the added card, e.g., "Tell your joke while pretending to be a huge monster". Players take turns occupying the dueling role. The first team to win five "jokes" cards wins the game!
Jokes de Papa supports 2–12 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 Jokes de Papa is 20–40 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 Jokes de Papa for ages 16 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.
Jokes de Papa 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.
Jokes de Papa belongs to these categories: Humor and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Acting. 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 Jokes de Papa are: Andrew Tchernilevskii and Kévin Marquis. 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 Jokes de Papa 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.