
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,370
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Medium
- 2–8 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2019

2025
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Red Letter, Yellow Letter. is a board game released in 2025 for 2–12 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Nathan Thornton and its main mechanics are Communication Limits.
Red Letter, Yellow Letter! Red Letter, Yellow Letter! Red Letter, Yellow Letter! It’s a party game of saying words! Words with letters in them! And saying those words when they fit in a category. And when they have the right letters in them. And that’s basically it! Players compete to be the first to yell out a word that matches the restrictions from the cards on the table. For example: Name a type of wood without the letter O in it. The fastest correct response wins the point. —description from the publisher
Red Letter, Yellow Letter. supports 2–12 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 Red Letter, Yellow Letter. 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 Red Letter, Yellow Letter. 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.
Red Letter, Yellow Letter. 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.
Red Letter, Yellow Letter. belongs to these categories: Word Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Communication Limits. 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 Red Letter, Yellow Letter. are: Nathan Thornton. 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 Red Letter, Yellow Letter. 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.