- BGG rank
- BGG #29,045
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Don't Panic!
- 1–8 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
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- BGG rating
- 4.5
Judge for Yourself
1998
Rules assistance for Judge for Yourself
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- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Judge for Yourself
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Judge for Yourself is a board game released in 1998 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David Mair.
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About the game
Ever been accused of being judgmental (as if that's a bad thing)? Well, here's your chance to shine. In this game of true court cases, players are in the position to judge for themselves. Five hundred cards outline the cases--and with names like "Trespassing Hounds," "Shocking News," "Forced Nuptials," and "Quality Chicken," players are sure to be intrigued. The game can be played by two players or two teams. To start, a team rolls the die. A 1, 2, or 3 lets them know how many scorecard spaces they can fill in if they arrive at the correct verdict. After reading a case, they deliberate, debate, and finally decide for or against the plaintiff. A correct verdict advances the team. An incorrect verdict leaves them cooling their heels. The first team to arrive at the finish line wins. Sometimes being judgmental feels good. --Wendy Slotboom
Questions and answers
Judge for Yourself supports 2–6 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 Judge for Yourself is 90 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 Judge for Yourself 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.
Judge for Yourself has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Judge for Yourself belongs to these categories: Trivia. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Judge for Yourself and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Judge for Yourself are: David Mair. 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 Judge for Yourself 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.