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Never Have I Ever: The Game of Poor Life Decisions
2014
Rules assistance for Never Have I Ever: The Game of Poor Life Decisions
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 30 min
- 17+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Never Have I Ever: The Game of Poor Life Decisions
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Never Have I Ever: The Game of Poor Life Decisions is a board game released in 2014 for 4–12 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Still feeling weird about that time you called someone the wrong name during sex? How about when you got arrested for public urination? Don’t worry, all your poor decision-making has finally paid off. Every game of Never Have I Ever presents a chance to relive life’s funny, embarrassing and awkward moments with your friends. We’ve thought of hundreds of things you may or may not want to admit, and added rules to spice things up. You’ll be amazed how quickly you can learn about someone. Everyone gets 10 Play Cards and takes a turn reading a Rule Card. During each round players have a chance to admit whether they're 'guilty' or 'not guilty' of a Play Card. If you're guilty, you get to keep it. First person to collect 10 Play Cards wins (depending on how you look at life).
Editions
- Never Have I Ever: The Game of Poor Life DecisionsenINI, LLC2015
- Never Have I Ever: The Card Game of Poor Life DecisionsenINI, LLC2014
Questions and answers
Never Have I Ever: The Game of Poor Life Decisions supports 4–12 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 Never Have I Ever: The Game of Poor Life Decisions is 30 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 Never Have I Ever: The Game of Poor Life Decisions for ages 17 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.
Never Have I Ever: The Game of Poor Life Decisions 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.
Never Have I Ever: The Game of Poor Life Decisions belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 catalogue lists Never Have I Ever: The Game of Poor Life Decisions 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.