
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,741
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Blockbuster
- 4–10 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for When's in the Bag
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When's in the Bag is an expansion for Who's in the Bag released in 2008 10 minutes per game and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Paul Lamond and its main mechanics are Acting.
Expansion to Who's In The Bag.This times. Teams of players race against the clock to guess the phrase based on a certain time. "Early in the Morning", "When I'm 64", "Pancake Day" etc... Over 400 phrases
The listed playing time for When's in the Bag is 10 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 When's in the Bag 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.
When's in the Bag belongs to these categories: Party Game and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Acting. 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 When's in the Bag are: Paul Lamond. 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 When's in the Bag as an expansion for Who's in the Bag. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Who's in the Bag to use it. Check that your edition of Who's in the Bag is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.