
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,014
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Risk: Star Wars – Original Trilogy Edition
- 2–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2006

2013
Rules assistance for Pointing Fingers
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Pointing Fingers is a board game released in 2013 for 3–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Dan Sanfilippo and its main mechanics are Voting and Betting and Bluffing.
Who's done what? You'll find out in the hilarious game of Pointing Fingers! You'll also find out how well you know your family and friends in this fast-paced question-and-answer game. Each person reads a question from one of the cards, then everyone else selects how often they've done it on their Truth Meters. Then you point out who you think has done it the most with your funny Foam Finger! If you're right, you score. Don't miss out on the big laughs and hilarious discoveries of the Pointing Fingers game!
Pointing Fingers 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 Pointing Fingers 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 Pointing Fingers 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.
Pointing Fingers 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.
Pointing Fingers belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Voting and Betting and Bluffing. 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 Pointing Fingers are: Dan Sanfilippo. 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 Pointing Fingers 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.