- BGG rating
- 7.8
Nothing Personal (Revised Edition): Family Business
- 3–5 players
- 60–120 min
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,558
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Nothing Personal (Revised Edition)
2019
Rules assistance for Nothing Personal (Revised Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Nothing Personal (Revised Edition)
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Nothing Personal (Revised Edition) is a board game released in 2019 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Stephen Avery and Cody Jones and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
The Revised Edition of Nothing Personal has been streamlined for a shorter playing time of 60 minutes. This will also lead to more intuitive game play with faster rounds, fewer phases, and less downtime, while maintaining all the negotiation and delicious backstabbing from the original! The rules have been rebuilt to be clear and concise, though are still backwards compatible with the original edition. There are now 2 dice instead of 3, as the 3rd die was eliminated due to redundancy. The player boards have also been removed in favor of reference cards.
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- Starling Games (II)
Questions and answers
Nothing Personal (Revised Edition) 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 Nothing Personal (Revised Edition) is 60 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 Nothing Personal (Revised Edition) for ages 14 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.
Nothing Personal (Revised Edition) has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Nothing Personal (Revised Edition) belongs to these categories: Negotiation and Mafia. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Dice Rolling. 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 Nothing Personal (Revised Edition) are: Stephen Avery and Cody Jones. 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 Nothing Personal (Revised Edition) 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.