
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,468
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Shit Happens: 50 Shades of Shit
- 2–99 players
- 15–60 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018

2017
Rules assistance for Stuff Happens
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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Stuff Happens is a board game released in 2017 for 2–12 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Andy Breckman.
You're going to read some really messed up stuff on these cards, and then rank them based on how bad they really are. Is a 3rd degree sunburn better or worse than seeing your father naked? Is it worse than dropping your phone in the toilet? Rank the card, and if our Misery Index agrees with you, you get to keep it. Correctly rank 10 cards to win! Includes 200 PG-13 friendly (but still pretty awful!) event cards Fun for the whole family Giggle your way through a gaggle of disasters —description from the publisher
Stuff Happens 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 Stuff Happens is 10–20 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 Stuff Happens for ages 13 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.
Stuff Happens 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.
Stuff Happens belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. 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 Stuff Happens and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Stuff Happens are: Andy Breckman. 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 Stuff Happens 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.