
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,293
- BGG rating
- 5.0
Are You the Traitor?
- 4–10 players
- 10–30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2009

Rules assistance for NanoBlanks
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NanoBlanks is an expansion for Nanofictionary released in 2003 for 3–6 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Andrew Looney and its main mechanics are Storytelling.
From the official product page on the Looney Labs website; NanoBlanks are packets of do-it-yourself expansion cards for Nanofictionary (much like Fluxx Blanxx are for Fluxx). Each pack contains 10 semi-blank cards for you to be creative with: 4 Characters, 2 Settings, 2 Problems, and 2 Resolutions. Buy NanoBlanks! Each packet of NanoBlanks also includes: The Juror Award: Now your jurors can have a real card to use when giving away their 2 points! The Wild Idea Action: As you begin expanding your Nanofictionary deck with your own ideas, you'll need extra Action cards to keep the balance right. The Aquarius Wildcard: This long-awaited card is for use in your Aquarius deck. It counts as one panel of all 5 elements at all times. (Description quoted with permission from Looney Labs.)
NanoBlanks supports 3–6 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 NanoBlanks is 15–20 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 NanoBlanks 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.
NanoBlanks has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
NanoBlanks belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Storytelling. 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 NanoBlanks are: Andrew Looney. 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 NanoBlanks as an expansion for Nanofictionary. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Nanofictionary to use it. Check that your edition of Nanofictionary is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.