
- BGG rank
- BGG #356
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Telestrations
4–8 players30 min2009

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What's That Smell? is a board game released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up.
"What's That Smell?" is the hilariously fragrant guessing game that will put your sniffer to the test! Guess the scents correctly to outrank your family and friends or you may suffer the stinky consequences! Download the companion app to keep track of time, get bonus points and record the Whiff of Shame. Game includes 48 Mystery Whiff Cards, 4 Stank Cards & scent-barrier bags, 6 cardholders, Whiff Strips, scorepad and instructions. Let the nostril flaring begin! Each round, start the timer, pick a Mystery Whiff Card and players sniff a whiff card in front of them. Players earn points by correctly guessing the category the smell belongs to. Most points at the end of the game wins.
What's That Smell? 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 What's That Smell? is 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 What's That Smell? 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.
What's That Smell? 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's That Smell? belongs to these categories: Party Game and Real-time. 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's That Smell? and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists What's That Smell? 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.