
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,920
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Emerald Skulls
- 1–6 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2025

2025
Rules assistance for Salami
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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Salami is a board game released in 2025 for 3–6 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Louis Clerc and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Action Timer, and Auction: Dexterity.
Salami is a fast-paced hybrid party game that plunges players into the lively atmosphere of a bustling tavern. Players take on the roles of sneaky adventurers trying to snatch as many salami slices as possible without getting caught by the watchful tavern keeper. With easy-to-learn mechanics, real-time action, and quick, hilarious rounds, Salami brings light-hearted fun and a unique blend of physical and digital gameplay to the table. —description from the publisher
Salami supports 3–6 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 Salami is 15–60 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 Salami 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.
Salami 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.
Salami belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Action Timer, and Auction: Dexterity. 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 Salami are: Louis Clerc. 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 Salami 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.