
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,840
- BGG rating
- 8.2
SHUG
- 1–6 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2027

2022
Rules assistance for Ni fu ni fa
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Ni fu ni fa is a board game released in 2022 for 5–99 players, 1–3 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Real-Time, and Chaining.
This is the funniest cooperative game in recent years! It’s very simple: just pick the foam piece and pass it to the next player with the right words... Try to achieve the challenge, it wouldn’t be difficult if it were not for your laughs that will make you screw up and lose the game... You will play it again and again, either for what you laughed at or for trying to complete the challenge... Are you ready? —description from the publisher
Ni fu ni fa supports 5–99 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 Ni fu ni fa is 1–3 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 Ni fu ni fa for ages 12 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.
Ni fu ni fa 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.
Ni fu ni fa belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Real-Time, and Chaining. 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 Ni fu ni fa 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.