
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,803
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Totem
- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 1995

1991
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Who Is Going to Do the Dishes? is a board game released in 1991 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Philippe des Pallières, Didier Jacobée, and Patrice Pillet and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting.
Each player starts with 6 part of a meal (drink, fish, meat, sweet, etc.). On your turn, you can turn a card revealing a dirty dish in one of the 4 colors, or stacking one of your cards (or stack of cards) on one with the same dish or the same color. The loser of the game is the one with the most dishes at the end. He's the one who will clean the dishes... The glove is included!
Who Is Going to Do the Dishes? supports 2–4 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 Who Is Going to Do the Dishes? 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 Who Is Going to Do the Dishes? for ages 6 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.
Who Is Going to Do the Dishes? has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Who Is Going to Do the Dishes? belongs to these categories: Card Game and Humor. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Open Drafting. 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 Who Is Going to Do the Dishes? are: Philippe des Pallières, Didier Jacobée, and Patrice Pillet. 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 Who Is Going to Do the Dishes? 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.