
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,260
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Compatibility
- 3–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 1995

2006
Rules assistance for Sorts
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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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Sorts is a board game released in 2006 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Craig Browne (I) and its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing.
Sorts is a party game based on ordering items in lists (e.g. celebrities by year of birth). A card of colour-coded list items is drawn, and the players slot like coloured tiles into position in a plastic holder. The reverse of the list card shows the correct order. Example: Sort these animals by the usual number of adult teeth they have: rabbit gopher elephant dog bottlenose dolphin If you said: bottlenose dolphin (76-98), dog (42), rabbit (28), elephant (24), gopher (20)...then you have what it takes to Sort it Out!!
Sorts supports 2–6 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 Sorts is 90 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 Sorts for ages 12 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.
Sorts has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Sorts belongs to these categories: Party Game and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing. 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 Sorts are: Craig Browne (I). 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 Sorts 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.