
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,402
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Rubik's Illusion
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 1989

1986
Rules assistance for Sneaky Pete
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Sneaky Pete is a board game released in 1986 for 2 players and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Mark Setteducati and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
From Pressman's description: "Tell the truth or stretch it as you call out your roll of the dice from behind the bluffing shield. Each roll you get away with moves you closer into opposing territory. Watch out for Sneaky Pete - he's full of surprises!"
Sneaky Pete supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The catalogue lists Sneaky Pete 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.
Sneaky Pete 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.
Sneaky Pete belongs to these categories: Dice and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Sneaky Pete are: Mark Setteducati. 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 Sneaky Pete 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.