- BGG rating
- 6.0
Let's Kill: A Pretty Corpse
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2007
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,520
- BGG rating
- 5.3
Let's Kill!
1997
Rules assistance for Let's Kill!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 20 min
- 18+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Let's Kill!
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Let's Kill! is a board game released in 1997 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Aaron Pavao and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Variable Phase Order.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Let's Kill: Crime Scene Instigation
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 2010
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About the game
From the rules: "Let's kill is all about pretending to be a homicidal maniac with an artistic twist that goes around whacking a variety of people in a variety of places with a variety of weapons." One deck of cards contains victims, worth 1 - 10 points. The second deck contains weapons, events, surprises and locations. Each turn, draw one victim card and place it on the table, either in a location or by itself. Play one card from your hand, following the directions: weapons to kill victims to gain points, locations for future victims to gather for mass murder, surprises (bonus or penalty points) face down under victims, or events (which might result in a shootout between the players). Draw from the second deck until you have five cards. Cards can also be played during an opponent's turn depending on the results of events or surprises. Expanded by Let's Kill: A Pretty Corpse Let's Kill: Crime Scene Instigation
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Designers
Publishers
- Atlas Games
- Sancho Games
Questions and answers
Let's Kill! 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 Let's Kill! is 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 Let's Kill! for ages 18 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.
Let's Kill! has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Let's Kill! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Variable Phase Order. 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 Let's Kill! are: Aaron Pavao. 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 Let's Kill! 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.