- BGG rank
- BGG #15,446
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Story Box: Adventures
- 2–8 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,806
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Name it
2025
Rules assistance for Name it
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
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Name it is a board game released in 2025 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Harit Panpanit and its main mechanics are Memory, Real-Time, and Impulse Movement.
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About the game
Step into a world full of adorable dogs and playful surprises in Name It!, a fast-paced and heartwarming party game where memory, speed, and creativity are the keys to victory! Become the proud owner of lovable pups by quickly identifying dog breeds, recalling names, and reacting faster than your opponents. But watch out! Mischievous characters and the troublesome cat can turn the game upside down with unpredictable twists. With 69 charming pet cards featuring real-life internet-famous animals from the Gluta Story Family, every round is filled with excitement, laughter, and friendly competition. Players can even add their own creative rules, like naming dogs after foods or using foreign languages! Collect friendship points, outsmart your friends, and steal the hearts of every dog in the game. Will you become the ultimate dog lover and claim the title of champion? HOW TO PLAY: Set up: Shuffle and place the dog cards face-down to form a deck. Flip a card: Reveal one card at a time, so all players can see it. Naming the dog: If the dog is a breed seen for the first time, the first player to shout out the breed becomes the dog’s owner and gets to name the dog. Recognizing named dogs: If the same dog appears again, players must call out the dog’s name (not the breed). Leash rule: If the dog has a leash, players must call out the owner’s name instead of the dog’s name. End of game: The game continues until the deck runs out. The player with the most cards wins! Special Cards: There are also special cards in the deck that introduce new twists, including CAT! —description from the designer
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- Mandoo Games
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Questions and answers
Name it 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 Name it is 15 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 Name it for ages 4 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.
Name it 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.
Name it belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Party Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory, Real-Time, and Impulse Movement. 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 Name it are: Harit Panpanit. 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 Name it 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.