
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,137
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Breaking Bad: The Board Game
- 3–8 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2017

2023
Rules assistance for Naughty or Nice
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Naughty or Nice is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Szilágyi L. Gábor, Tony Baritoon, and Dóra Kincses and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Set Collection.
Welcome to the competition, where gift givers compete to become the Gifter of the Globe! Are you ready to take on the mantle of a gift giver and use all your magic and craft to bring joy to all the kiddos around the globe? Then get your hats and broomsticks ready, because the race is coming to town and this year we have contestants coming in from France, Norse, Italy, Turkey, Iceland, Germany, England and Russia. They are bringing their own ways of giving gifts and traditions along with their companions like the Yule Cat, Jólakötturinn! Or Snegurochka from the East. No matter where you are from, this game is meant for you and your friends and family. Although it is playable from the age of 8, for more experienced players we have included a 5 step guide on how to increase the complexity with variable player powers, set collecting and more. In this game you will take turns to do one of 3 possible actions: Crafting Presents, Summoning Creatures and Gifting Kiddos. With these actions you will unleash powerful abilities that can be chained for maximum effect and score joy as victory points, whoever has the most of joy, when a midnight card is drawn from either the kiddo or the creatures deck will win the game and earn the title: Gifter of the Globe. —description from the publisher
Naughty or Nice supports 2–5 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 Naughty or Nice is 20–45 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 Naughty or Nice 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.
Naughty or Nice 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.
Naughty or Nice belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Set Collection. 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 Naughty or Nice are: Szilágyi L. Gábor, Tony Baritoon, and Dóra Kincses. 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 Naughty or Nice 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.