
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,702
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Scrooge: The Board Game
- 2–6 players
- 15–90 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2017

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

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Pinocchio is a board game released in 2000 for 2–6 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Dieter Gebhardt.
Players try to get rid of their cards by placing them face down onto a common pile; cards represent Pinocchio's hat, shirt, trousers, shoes and bow and comes in three colors. To play a card, players just put it on the pile declaring the type and color, matching one of the attributes of the card previously played. Next player may call a bluff, and reveal the card: the one who lied, will have its nose grow bigger!
Pinocchio 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 Pinocchio is 10 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 Pinocchio for ages 6 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.
Pinocchio 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.
Pinocchio belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Bluffing. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Pinocchio and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Pinocchio are: Dieter Gebhardt. 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 Pinocchio 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.