
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,726
- BGG rating
- 4.3
Deluxe Dirty Minds
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2005

2007
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Man Laws and Woman Rules is a board game released in 2007 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Larry Balsamo and Sandra Bergeson.
This is an adult party game which uses the topic of the rules/laws that men and supposedly make for themselves and each other. (Like how women can't date their friend's ex-boyfriend, or how in a public bathroom, men can't use a urinal adjacent to one already in use unless there is no choice). Players answer hypothetical questions to determine whether they really follow these rules. Contents: 150 Man Laws and Case Cards, 150 Woman Rules and Case Cards, 54 Voting Cards, 6 Game Boards, score pad, pencil + Complete Instructions. From the publisher: "This is a game that will identify which Women actually adhere to Woman Rules and which Men actually adhere to Man Laws and just how goofy the opposite Sex think they are for doing it!"
Man Laws and Woman Rules 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 Man Laws and Woman Rules is 60 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 Man Laws and Woman Rules 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.
Man Laws and Woman Rules has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Man Laws and Woman Rules belongs to these categories: Party Game and Mature / Adult. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Man Laws and Woman Rules and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Man Laws and Woman Rules are: Larry Balsamo and Sandra Bergeson. 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 Man Laws and Woman Rules 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.