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Silence in Class!
1988
Rules assistance for Silence in Class!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Silence in Class!
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Silence in Class! is a board game released in 1988 for 3–7 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by N. Tonnvair and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
"Quiet in the classroom!" You crouch in your desk, maybe the teacher will not notice that you threw your rubber and that you're now reading your comic-book, or that Annicka is just whispering something to Hasse and just imagine getting caught cheating at your next exam... This is a game for ages 8 and up. The box contains a board, 1 teacher figurine, 6 pupil figurines, 1 die, 90 pupil cards, 20 teacher cards and 1 class book. Once more trouble in the class room, the pupils are busy with everything but their lessons. The teacher is doing his uttermost best to prevent disturbances. Unannounced tests are the most unpleasant means for that. But also tell-tales and careerists are on the side of the teacher. Only those who don't get caught can win the game. For starters, every pupil gets a figurine and places it on a school bank of his choice on the board. The teacher places his figurine on the desk on the board. Teacher cards and pupil cards are shuffled in separate stacks. Every pupil gets 4 cards from the their stack. The teacher gets 4 cards from his stack. The pupils get to play their cards before the teacher, they have to keep their card turned up side down. The teacher rolls the die after he has played his card. The die indicates how far the teacher can move in the class room. The pupil sitting next to the teacher has to show his card face up. Depending on the card this pupil gets minus point, a remark in the class book, or nothing at all. After this all pupils and the teacher place their played card on the discard stack and draw a new card from their stack.. A round ends when the teacher has to play the "end of the hour" card. The next player (clockwise) becomes teacher for the next round. The game comes to an end when every player has played the teacher role and the last teacher has played the "end of the hour" card. The winner of the game is the player with the fewest minus points. Despite the shared name and the similar-appearing artwork, this is not the same game as Vorsicht Lehrer!
Editions
- Silence in Class!enGibsons
- Vorsicht Lehrer!deSchmidt Spiele1993
- Tyst i klassen!Alga1988
- Les ChahuteursfrSchmidt France
- Bagunça na AulaMajora
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- Schmidt Spiele
- Alga
- Majora
- Gibsons
- Schmidt France
Questions and answers
Silence in Class! supports 3–7 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 Silence in Class! is 30 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 Silence in Class! 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.
Silence in Class! 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.
Silence in Class! belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Silence in Class! are: N. Tonnvair. 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 Silence in Class! 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.