
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,715
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Emergency Exit Only
- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2025

2024
Rules assistance for Prey
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Prey is a board game released in 2024 for 3–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Toru Ii and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Trick-taking.
Prey is a 12-trick trick-taking game where 3-4 players play the first six tricks with one side of numbers (predators), then FLIP their cards over to play the final six (prey). You must follow suit if you can. The goal of the game is to be the first player to win your assigned number of tricks(determined by dice roll), twice. Can you manipulate your hand (and, the upside down cards in your hand!) in clever ways to win? —description from the publisher
Prey supports 3–4 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 Prey is 20–30 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 Prey for ages 10 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.
Prey has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Prey belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and 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 Prey are: Toru Ii. 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 Prey 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.