
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,558
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Dragon Run
- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2014

2023
Rules assistance for Pan T'es Mort
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Pan T'es Mort is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ludovic Barbe and its main mechanics are Player Elimination and Trick-taking.
The last shall be first... Make sure to be the last!!! Pan t'es Mort is back with a new edition, improved artworks and a new mechanism: The "double draw". The game is separated into two phases. Phase one is a trick-taking game with simultaneous card selection. First we check for ties. The tie numbers are gone and then the highest card wins. Cards are 1 to 6. Four times per card. If after the first check we have a 1 card and a 6, then the 1 card wins the trick. So now all keep the winning trick cards and we are ready for phase 2. Phase 2 is Russian roulette, a game of chance. We have 6 cards (bullet cards) in the middle of the table, as a revolver. 5 "Clic" cards and one with a bullet... On your turn (beginning with the player with the most cards from phase one): You can draw a card (pull the trigger) or you can discard one card from that you collect before, to shuffle all open bullet cards back together and then draw one, you just spin the cylinder of the revolver, (no point to do it if you have to draw the first bullet) or you can discard as many cards as alive players in the game to pass your turn to the next player. Finally, you can also choose to reveal two consecutive open bullet cards: If you survive, you'll be able to steal cards from other players! When you draw we check if you die or live from the bullet card. If you stay alive the game continues to the next player. If you die we shuffle the bullet cards and continue with the player with most cards. Last man standing is the winner. —description from the publisher
Pan T'es Mort supports 2–6 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 Pan T'es Mort is 10–15 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 Pan T'es Mort for ages 10 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.
Pan T'es Mort 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.
Pan T'es Mort belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination and Trick-taking. 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 Pan T'es Mort are: Ludovic Barbe. 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 Pan T'es Mort 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.