
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,752
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Cross the Line
- 2–8 players
- 30–45 min
- 2026

2024
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Slip It In is a board game released in 2024 for 2–12 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. It was designed by Joe Barron.
Get everyone talking in this party game that transforms boring chitchat into hilarious quests to insert random phrases into your conversations. More than just a game, it's a social experience that can be played anytime, anywhere. Can you sneak 'slippery when wet' into a weather discussion or work 'deep fried Twinkie' into a restaurant order without getting busted? Slip It In and find out in this game perfect for nights out with friends, dinner parties and game nights! How to play: Each player starts the game with 5 slips of random phrases. Players must try to slip their phrases into natural conversation without getting busted. The first player to successfully "Slip It In" five times wins the game! —description from the publisher
Slip It In 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 Slip It In 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 Slip It In for ages 17 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.
Slip It In 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.
Slip It In belongs to these categories: Humor, Party Game, and Bluffing. 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 Slip It In and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Slip It In are: Joe Barron. 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 Slip It In 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.