
- BGG rank
- BGG #64
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Blood on the Clocktower
- 6–21 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2022

1997
Rules assistance for Talking Stones
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Talking Stones is a board game released in 1997 for 3–8 players and 30 minutes per game. It was designed by Hans Christian Hildenbrand and Roland Schulte.
Talking Stones is a party game similar to Pictionary, where players are trying to get others to guess what the picture represents, except in Talking Stones, one does not draw the picture, but rather creates the picture out of what can best be described as gold-colored gravel.
Talking Stones supports 3–8 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 Talking Stones 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.
Talking Stones 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.
Talking Stones belongs to these categories: 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 Talking Stones and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Talking Stones are: Hans Christian Hildenbrand and Roland Schulte. 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 Talking Stones 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.