- BGG rank
- BGG #11,299
- BGG rating
- 6.6
VIP RIP
- 3–8 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,480
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Lapsus
2021
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- 2–8 players
- 15–20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Lapsus is a board game released in 2021 for 2–8 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Eugeni Castaño and its main mechanics are Spelling, Deduction, and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Lapsus is a cooperative word card game. In every round, every player, except the interpreter, receives a secret theme card and 8 syllable cards. Then, they must use their syllable cards to form a word related with the secret theme card they have. After one minute, all theme cards used by players are shuffled, now it's time for the interpreter to draw one by one the theme cards and assign them to the players based on the concepts they formed, one card to one single player. Once the interpreter has finished, players should check how many cards the interpreter has assigned to the right player and score based on this. For next round, the player situated on the right of the interpreter in the next interpreter. There is also a competitive variant of the game. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Lapsus supports 2–8 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 Lapsus is 15–20 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 Lapsus for ages 8 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.
Lapsus 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.
Lapsus belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word Game, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Spelling, Deduction, 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 Lapsus are: Eugeni Castaño. 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 Lapsus 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.