
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,781
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Stones of Fate
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2015

2003
Rules assistance for The Simpsons Group Photo
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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The Simpsons Group Photo is a board game released in 2003 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Memory, and Pattern Recognition.
Ay caramba! Round up Bart and the rest of the Springfield townspeople for an entertaining card game full of laughs and surprises. The Simpsons Group Photo is the first card game where you match unique photos and hysterical ID cards of your favorite Simpsons characters to your Group Photo Card in a game that combines the familiar strategy of Gin with the luck of the draw. Each player is dealt a Group Photo Card and six playing cards. The first player to match the six cards in their hand (including at least two Photo ID Cards) to their Group Photo Card wins the game. Four different kinds of wild cards add some spice to the game, as you can make opponents start over. Packaged in a collectible tin! All new & original illustrations, hilarious ID cards, wild cards and 21 popular Simpsons characters make every game a blast! Characters include: Nelson Muntz, Bart Simpson, Principal Skinner, Santa's Little Helper, Waylon Smithers, Jr., Chief Wiggum, Groundskeeper Willie, Homer Simpson, Fat Tony, Comic Book Guy, Grampa Simpson, Edna Krabappel, Krusty, Apu, Marge Simpson, Mr. Burns, Maggie Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Milhouse, and Moe Szyslak. From game promotional materials
The Simpsons Group Photo 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 Simpsons Group Photo is 15 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 Simpsons Group Photo for ages 10 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 Simpsons Group Photo 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.
The Simpsons Group Photo belongs to these categories: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Memory, and Pattern Recognition. 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 Simpsons Group Photo 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.