
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,198
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Doctor Panic
2–9 players12 min2016

Rules assistance for Shocking Roulette
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

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Shocking Roulette is a board game released in 2003 for 2–4 players, 1 minute per game, and ages 14 and up.
Not so much a game as it is a torture device . . . From publisher's site: Think you're strong willed enough? Do you want a real test of nerves? Here it is. To play Shocking Roulette, simply place your finger in one of the victim slots and start the roulette lights running. The machine then selects one of the victims at random to receive a shock !!
Shocking Roulette supports 2–4 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 Shocking Roulette is 1 minute. 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 Shocking Roulette for ages 14 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.
Shocking Roulette has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Shocking Roulette belongs to these categories: Humor, Action / Dexterity, and Electronic. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Shocking Roulette and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Shocking Roulette 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.