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- BGG rating
- 6.2
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Top Secret
2019
Rules assistance for Top Secret
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–10 players
- 15–20 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Top Secret
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Top Secret is a board game released in 2019 for 3–10 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Arno Steinwender and Markus Slawitscheck.
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About the game
Do you consider one of the players attractive for dating? Have you ever left a restaurant without paying? Have you read and seen all Harry Potter books/movies? Are you ready to reveal these and other secrets to the other players? Or at least three? Answering various questions and learning the answers of other players you are to guess your teammate – a person who responds to the same questions as you do. —description from the publisher
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- Korea Boardgames
- Maldito Games
- Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd
- PaperGames (III)
- Edgard Games
- Blackrock Games
- Red Cat Games
Questions and answers
Top Secret supports 3–10 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 15–20 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 12 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 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 Top Secret and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Top Secret are: Arno Steinwender and Markus Slawitscheck. 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.