- BGG rating
- 8.6
Legends and Lies: The Skeptic
- 3–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,869
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Legends and Lies
2014
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- 1–4 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.8/5
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Legends and Lies is a board game released in 2014 for 1–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Diane Sauer and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Team-Based Game.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 10.0
Legends and Lies: Headlines and Hoaxes
- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 2015
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Legends and Lies: Mysterious Locations
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 2015
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About the game
In Legends and Lies each player is a Cryptozoologist mounting expeditions in an attempt to prove the existence of certain unknown creatures such as Bigfoot, The Loch Ness Monster or Extraterrestrials. Each ultimately hopes to gain fame and fortune by being credited with the actual discovery of a new species. While searching the globe for solid proof of these creatures existence each Cryptozoologist can attempt to discredit their competitor’s discoveries by leaking wild stories to the tabloid press. Turnabout is, of course, fair play…. Basic Game Play Overview: During each turn players draw from either the Unknown (draw pile) or from the top of Tabloids (discard pile). Each player creates or adds to melds using Expedition cards in order to reach ten or more points. If ten or greater points is achieved that expedition would be considered to have found enough proof for science to take notice, thereby doubling that set's score. Also during each turn a single Anomaly card (action card) may be played which can do things like strengthen the value of an expedition in play, retrieve cards from the Tabloids, discredit other players expeditions or manipulate other facets of the game. At the end of a round, cards in the Tabloids that match expeditions in play discredit that expedition. The game also has a shut-out rule involving Extraterrestrials that, if achieved, prevents all other players from scoring that round.
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Questions and answers
Legends and Lies supports 1–4 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 Legends and Lies is 30 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 Legends and Lies 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.
Legends and Lies has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Legends and Lies belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Team-Based 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 Legends and Lies are: Diane Sauer. 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 Legends and Lies 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.