
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,911
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Play Hit
- 2–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2024

2023
Rules assistance for Trou Noir
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Trou Noir is a board game released in 2023 for 2–16 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ben (II) and JB.
Trou Noir is much more than just a general knowledge game. In this game, participants engage in a fun challenge to determine who among them is the least cultured. The objective is simple: answer the questions correctly to avoid losing points and moving down the board. Each question is a chance to prove your knowledge, but also to highlight your cultural gaps. The exchanges between players are often hilarious, as everyone desperately tries to keep their place on the board while challenging their opponents.
Trou Noir supports 2–16 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 Trou Noir is 30–45 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 Trou Noir for ages 14 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.
Trou Noir 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.
Trou Noir belongs to these categories: Party Game and Trivia. 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 Trou Noir and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Trou Noir are: Ben (II) and JB. 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 Trou Noir 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.