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- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Legends and Lies: Headlines and Hoaxes
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Legends and Lies: Headlines and Hoaxes is an expansion for Legends and Lies released in 2015 for 2–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Diane Sauer and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
The world of cryptozoological creatures, strange phenomenon and mysterious locations seem hopelessly entangled with the world of the tabloid press. This expansion introduces the tabloid headlines that can work for or against cryptozoologists' expeditions for various unknown creatures. This expansion adds a third draw option to Legends and Lies which is to draw from the Tabloid Headlines which is made up of four face up cards. When cards are drawn from the headlines they are immediately replaced. At the end of each round any cards left in the headlines are added to the Tabloid pile. Headlines and Hoaxes expands Legends and Lies to up to five players.
Questions and answers
Legends and Lies: Headlines and Hoaxes supports 2–5 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: Headlines and Hoaxes is 30–45 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: Headlines and Hoaxes 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: Headlines and Hoaxes belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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: Headlines and Hoaxes 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: Headlines and Hoaxes as an expansion for Legends and Lies. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Legends and Lies to use it. Check that your edition of Legends and Lies is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.