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Lost in the Shuffle
2023
Rules assistance for Lost in the Shuffle
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 180–360 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for Lost in the Shuffle
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Lost in the Shuffle is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 180–360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Spencer Beebe and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Lost in the Shuffle is a ton of puzzles along with a clever/comical story all jam-packed into a custom deck of playing cards. Solve through a huge variety of puzzle styles of all difficulties on your quest to become officially, legally, a genius! Though as the story progresses, you may find the true purpose of the game to be a bit nefarious. Some puzzles require multiple cards. Some cards contain multiple puzzles. Puzzles can be solved in any order. Solving all 52 puzzles unlocks the final challenge: Puzzle 53 (Dun dun duhhhhhhh). As puzzles are solved, players must input the answers on the game's website to unlock story videos and helpful information for remaining puzzles. -description from designer
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- (Self-Published)
- Spencer is Puzzling
Questions and answers
Lost in the Shuffle 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 Lost in the Shuffle is 180–360 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 Lost in the Shuffle 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.
Lost in the Shuffle has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Lost in the Shuffle belongs to these categories: Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Solo / Solitaire 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 Lost in the Shuffle are: Spencer Beebe. 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 Lost in the Shuffle 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.