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What's That Sound?
2021
Rules assistance for What's That Sound?
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 15–20 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for What's That Sound?
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What's That Sound? is a board game released in 2021 for 3–6 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Corentin Lebrat and Jonathan Favre-Godal and its main mechanics are Deduction, Communication Limits, and Real-Time.
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About the game
Of course you recognise that sound, but what’s making it? Work out the possible origins of different sounds made by players as quickly as you can to win as many points as you can! In short: Guess the cards by making the best sound effects Work out the images that go with the sound effects of other players Be the fastest to win the most points! —description from the publisher
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Designers
Publishers
- Broadway Toys LTD
- Gémklub
- KADABRA
- Blue Orange Games
- Blue Orange (EU)
- TWOPLUS Games
Questions and answers
What's That Sound? supports 3–6 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 Sound? is 15–20 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's That Sound? for ages 7 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 Sound? 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 Sound? belongs to these categories: Humor and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Deduction, Communication Limits, and Real-Time. 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 What's That Sound? are: Corentin Lebrat and Jonathan Favre-Godal. 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 What's That Sound? 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.