
- BGG rank
- BGG #463
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Mysterium
- 2–7 players
- 42 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Pictures: Orange
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Pictures: Orange is an expansion for Pictures released in 2021 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Christian Stöhr and Daniela Stöhr and its main mechanics are Deduction, Communication Limits, and Pattern Recognition.
An expansion for Pictures by Daniela and Christian Stöhr for up to 6 players. (14+ years, playtime approx. 30 min) Pictures: Orange is the first major expansion for Pictures, the award-winning creative family game. Two new material sets and 55 cards with 110 new photos provide more variety and lasting fun. —description from the publisher
Pictures: Orange supports 3–6 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 Pictures: Orange 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 Pictures: Orange 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.
Pictures: Orange 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.
Pictures: Orange belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Communication Limits, and Pattern Recognition. 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 Pictures: Orange are: Christian Stöhr and Daniela Stöhr. 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 Pictures: Orange as an expansion for Pictures. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Pictures to use it. Check that your edition of Pictures is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.