- BGG rank
- BGG #7,609
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Sternenhimmel
- 3–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 1995
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- BGG #30,213
- BGG rating
- 3.6
Top Secret
1995
Rules assistance for Top Secret
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Top Secret
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Top Secret is a board game released in 1995 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Tom Schoeps and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
Players try to collect secret documents and store them in their safe for points, but assassin, special agent and mole cards make the process tough. Each turn, all players select one card from their hand and reveal them simultaneously, trying to outguess their opponents.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Blatz
Questions and answers
Top Secret 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 Top Secret is 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 Top Secret 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.
Top Secret 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.
Top Secret belongs to these categories: Card Game and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Top Secret are: Tom Schoeps. 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 Top Secret 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.