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The Dangerous Book for Boys Game
2008
Rules assistance for The Dangerous Book for Boys Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for The Dangerous Book for Boys Game
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The Dangerous Book for Boys Game is a board game released in 2008 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Memory.
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About the game
From the box: The adventure game based on the best-selling book! You've been shipwrecked on a deserted island on a deserted island with nothing but your wits and some string to save you. Thank goodness you've been reading your Dangerous Book for Boys! Use your skills to complete solo or group challenges, test your knowledge of facts from the book, or put your mental agility to the test. Each success wins you a puzzle piece so you can "build" a raft and sail off the island. The first adventurer to travel along the whole track and complete their raft can sail away into the sunset in victory! Girls are invited to play this game too, but they must agree to be honorary boys for the duration of the game by saying: "Boys are fantastic, girls are elastic!" three times.
Mechanics
Publishers
- Parker Brothers
- Hasbro
Questions and answers
The Dangerous Book for Boys Game supports 2–4 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 The Dangerous Book for Boys Game 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.
The catalogue lists The Dangerous Book for Boys Game 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.
The Dangerous Book for Boys Game has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
The Dangerous Book for Boys Game belongs to these categories: Memory, Action / Dexterity, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Memory. 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 catalogue lists The Dangerous Book for Boys Game 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.