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That's Not Lemonade
2018
Rules assistance for That's Not Lemonade
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 10 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for That's Not Lemonade
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That's Not Lemonade is a board game released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Matt Fantastic and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Player Elimination.
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About the game
It's lemonade season and you run a successful lemonade stand. Unfortunately, today you're not the only lemonade stand on the block. To settle this problem, you and your rivals agree to a lemonade drinking contest. But wait, something's wrong! Little Johnny, the neighborhood menace, is up to no good. During this contest you might take a gulp of something ... THAT'S NOT LEMONADE! That's Not Lemonade is the simplest press-your-luck game there is. On your turn, decide if you will take a card or pass. If you get a That's Not Lemonade card, you're out for the round. The player with the most lemon cards at the end of the round wins a lemon card. First player to win 3 lemons wins. Comes with 18 cards, 6 player tiles, and 6 mini cups. It's the drinking game for kids!
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- Tuesday Knight Games
Questions and answers
That's Not Lemonade 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 That's Not Lemonade is 10 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 That's Not Lemonade 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.
That's Not Lemonade 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.
That's Not Lemonade belongs to these categories: Card Game and Humor. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Player Elimination. 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 That's Not Lemonade are: Matt Fantastic. 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 That's Not Lemonade 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.