
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,865
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Bad Trevor
- 3–5 players
- 15–25 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2024

2024
Rules assistance for Turnip
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Turnip is a board game released in 2024 for 3–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ken Jenkins and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Deduction, and Commodity Speculation.
Welcome to the world of Turnip! It's time to get your farm in check and prepare for the annual Turnip-Off! In this bluffing game, players will compete as turnip farmers trying to take the most turnips to market. Will you stay pure and plant turnips the right way, or lie your way to sweet turnip victory? Stash cards, catch fibbing players, gather turnip tokens, and play the highest total of cards to slide into victory each round. —description from the publisher
Turnip supports 3–5 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 Turnip is 15–30 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 Turnip 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.
Turnip belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Deduction, and Commodity Speculation. 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 Turnip are: Ken Jenkins. 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 Turnip 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.