- BGG rank
- BGG #15,581
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Black Hat
- 2–6 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #18,041
- BGG rating
- 6.2
White Hat
2022
Rules assistance for White Hat
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for White Hat
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White Hat is a board game released in 2022 for 1–6 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ren Multamäki and Thomas Klausner and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Variable Set-up, and Modular Board.
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About the game
White Hat pits 1-6 players against each other, as they try to prove their worth as a hacker, picking holes in the World’s toughest security measures, to ensure the protection of sensitive data. At its heart, the game employs a trick-taking mechanic that incorporates many additional elements not found in regular trick-taking games, thus creating numerous twists and turns every round. White Hat comes with separate, dedicated solo and 2-player modes. As the players attempt to prove their worth, they will attempt to win tricks by playing cards from their hand. If they win a trick they can then move one of their hats on the board through the maze of FBI servers, internet cafes, and digital tracers in order to reach the Critical Asset and end the game. However, players should not always rush to the end as points are scored at the end of each round depending on what spaces their hats are on, and the lowest score is the winner.
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Publishers
- Dragon Dawn Productions
Questions and answers
White Hat supports 1–6 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 White Hat is 30–45 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 White Hat 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.
White Hat has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
White Hat belongs to these categories: Card Game and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Variable Set-up, and Modular Board. 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 White Hat are: Ren Multamäki and Thomas Klausner. 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 White Hat 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.