
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,383
- BGG rating
- 7.4
LEDA
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2026

2025
Rules assistance for Pas le Choix
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Pas le Choix is a board game released in 2025 for 2–10 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Yoel Sayada and Frédéric Martinez and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Team-Based Game.
Pas le Choix is a game where you have to guess 3 words out of 12 using 7 given clues. You must use all 7 clues, even the ones that make the task more difficult. 2 game modes: Cooperative: each player tries to make their words known to the whole group, which tries to make as few mistakes as possible. Competitive: 2 teams compete on the same grid of 12 words. Each team tries to make fewer mistakes than the opposing team.
Pas le Choix supports 2–10 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 Pas le Choix is 20 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 Pas le Choix 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.
Pas le Choix 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.
Pas le Choix belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Team-Based Game. 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 Pas le Choix are: Yoel Sayada and Frédéric Martinez. 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 Pas le Choix 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.