
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,106
- BGG rating
- 6.9
That's You!
- 4–8 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2024

1999
Rules assistance for Plagio
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 4 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Plagio is a board game released in 1999 20 minutes per game and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Antonio Lupica and its main mechanics are Voting.
Half of a famous book's "incipit" is read, and players must secretly complete it on a paper. Then all the papers are gathered and read aloud: among them lies the correct ending (from the original card). Players then can score by pointing out which was the true ending, and by having other players' selecting their composition.
The listed playing time for Plagio 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 Plagio 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.
Plagio has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Plagio belongs to these categories: Humor, Word Game, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Voting. 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 Plagio are: Antonio Lupica. 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 Plagio 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.