
- BGG rank
- BGG #64
- BGG rating
- 8.3
Blood on the Clocktower
- 6–21 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2022

2016
Rules assistance for Under My Bed
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Under My Bed is a board game released in 2016 for 3–8 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Chris Rowlands and its main mechanics are Hidden Roles and Voting.
In Under My Bed, most of the players at the table will take on the roles of monsters. One player is secretly a kid in a monster costume however, and they are trying to figure out which monster is hiding underneath their bed. Under My Bed is a microgame in which players take turns asking one another questions until either the monsters figure out which player is the kid, or the kid can determine which monster is under their bed. The same question cannot be asked twice in the same game, and while the kid can lie as much as they like, the monsters are forced to tell some version of the truth.
Under My Bed supports 3–8 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 Under My Bed is 5–15 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 Under My Bed 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.
Under My Bed belongs to these categories: Party Game, Deduction, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hidden Roles and Voting. 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 Under My Bed are: Chris Rowlands. 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 Under My Bed 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.