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

2019
Rules assistance for What Came First?
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
What Came First? is a board game released in 2019 for 2–8 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up.
Pick a side. Place your bets. Flush toilet or stop sign, mayo or ketchup, Statue of Liberty or Eiffel Tower… reckon you know which came first? Then it's time to put your money where your mouth is. The more you wager in What Came First?, the more you win and the faster you move around the track — but get it wrong and you'll be heading backwards in a hurry. The first team to cross the finish line wins.
What Came First? supports 2–8 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 What Came First? is 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 What Came First? 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.
What Came First? 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.
What Came First? belongs to these categories: 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 What Came First? and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists What Came First? 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.