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Lil' Guys
2023
Rules assistance for Lil' Guys
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 25–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Lil' Guys
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Lil' Guys is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 25–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jacob Sluka and Ben Crouse and its main mechanics are Set Collection and I Cut, You Choose.
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About the game
In Lil' Guys, players compete to collect matching types of guys for their Lil' Guy party. The more of any given type of guy that they have at the end of the game, the more points they score. Each round a bunch of Lil' Guys go up for grabs in a line at the center of the table. One player, the Party Planner, is tasked with splitting the line of guys into groups for each player without rearranging them. The Party Planner chooses their group of guys last, so they have to think strategically about what other players are looking for and how not to get stuck with the worst group of guys themselves. Players may also choose to collect powerful items from the Party Store each round to make their parties more bodacious, supplement their score, and give themselves strategies to build toward. The game ends when all 80 guys have been invited to the player's parties. Players then count up each stack of guys at their party, as well as their Party Store cards to determine their final scores. The player with the highest score wins! -description from publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Grossbus Games
Questions and answers
Lil' Guys supports 2–4 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 Lil' Guys is 25–45 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 Lil' Guys 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.
Lil' Guys 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.
Lil' Guys belongs to these categories: Card Game and Humor. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and I Cut, You Choose. 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 Lil' Guys are: Jacob Sluka and Ben Crouse. 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 Lil' Guys 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.