
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,001
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Lost in R'lyeh
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2016

2017
Rules assistance for Poison
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Poison is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Kedric Winks and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
Description from the publisher: Poison is a trick taking card game for 2 – 6 players which will last around 20 minutes. Set in a high class cocktail party players each lay Drinks cards of differing suits trying to win tricks by playing the highest card in the current suit. Winning tricks wins you points as does completing your open and hidden agendas which are different for every player. Unlike other trick taking games the trump suit in Poison is a bad thing that negatively affects you if you play it. It is literally a poisoned chalice. The player with the highest score after 9 hands wins the game.
Poison 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 Poison is 20–45 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 Poison 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.
Poison belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking. 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 Poison are: Kedric Winks. 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 Poison 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.