
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,369
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Privacy 2
- 5–12 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2008

2004
Rules assistance for Privacy
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 5 players

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Privacy is a board game released in 2004 for 5–12 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Reinhard Staupe and its main mechanics are Voting.
Would you have believed that five of your co-players talk to themselves? That three of them have tattoos? Or that every last one of them has been in a sex shop?! It doesn't matter what the topic is as the truth will come to light with Privacy. Don't worry, though — many answers are given secretly, and what's secret stays secret. In more detail, Privacy is an adult party game in which players finally get answers to the provocative questions they were afraid to ask. Players anonymously answer outrageous and depraved questions by delivering "Yes" or "No" votes, then predict how many total "Yes" answers were submitted. Points are awarded to the players who guess correctly. Tell the truth or plead the fifth while using your deduction skills to learn what you've always wanted to know about your friends.
Privacy supports 5–12 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 Privacy is 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 Privacy for ages 16 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.
Privacy 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.
Privacy belongs to these categories: Party Game and Mature / Adult. 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 Privacy are: Reinhard Staupe. 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 Privacy 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.