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- BGG #22,908
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Schätzen Sie mal! Mord & Totschlag
- 2–8 players
- 30 min
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True Stories
2015
Rules assistance for True Stories
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- 2–6 players
- 20–30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for True Stories
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True Stories is a board game released in 2015 for 2–6 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Reinhard Staupe.
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About the game
A cheeky game about ludicrous tall stories for 2 up to 6 players. Life writes the craziest stories. But what can we believe, and what is just a pack of lies? Who is lying his head off? Find it out – with the game for know-alls, wiseacres and lovers of unnecessary knowledge. Aim of the game Find out which stories are lies and collect points. That is the only way to win this game. The Question-Cards Every question-card contains one question, three wrong answers and one correct answer. The correct answer is marked in colour. Also, the correct answer is always either the first, or the last answer on the card.
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Publishers
- Gen-X Games (GenX)
- moses. Verlag GmbH
Questions and answers
True Stories 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 True Stories is 20–30 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 True Stories 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.
True Stories 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.
True Stories belongs to these categories: Humor, 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 True Stories and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of True Stories are: Reinhard Staupe. 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 True Stories 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.