- BGG rank
- BGG #26,638
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Timestreams: Deck 1 – Stone Age vs. Future Tech
- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2009
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,111
- BGG rating
- 5.2
Rorschach
2008
Rules assistance for Rorschach
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–8 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Rorschach
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Rorschach is a board game released in 2008 for 3–8 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Stephen McLaughlin, Jeremy Holcomb, Joseph Huber (II), and Dan Tibbles and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
Play personality detective as you unravel the inner workings of your friends’ minds. They have secrets, and so do you. Maybe there’s a maverick inside you; can your friends predict what you will do? Or will you keep them guessing while you expose their inner selves to the world? In every round of Rorschach, each player picks an inkblot that answers a question asked on a card. To win the game, you must pick the same inkblot as each other player at least once, and you must be the only one to pick an inkblot at least once. Can you figure out whether the other players are giving honest answers? Or are they trying to pick the same inkblot they think you will choose? Can you throw them off your scent so as to make a unique selection for an extra point? Subterfuge abounds in this game of skill, timing, and intrigue. Rorschach contains 100 new and unique inkblot cards that are large, widely varied, and graphically stunning. The question deck covers a broad range of topics, keeping play fresh every time. One expansion is planned for the game, adding an even larger selection of questions and blots, and additional questions and inkblots will be available to print from www.bucephalus.biz.
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Publishers
- Bucephalus Games
Questions and answers
Rorschach supports 3–8 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 Rorschach 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 Rorschach for ages 8 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.
Rorschach 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.
Rorschach belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Rorschach are: Stephen McLaughlin, Jeremy Holcomb, Joseph Huber (II), and Dan Tibbles. 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 Rorschach 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.