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Win, Don't Lose
2011
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- 3–8 players
- 1–10 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 3 players
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Win, Don't Lose is a board game released in 2011 for 3–8 players, 1–10 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Nerman.
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About the game
The object is to win, and not to lose. Win, Don’t Lose is a fast, fun and hilarious card game with only a handful of rules. While there are routes to victory described in the rules, many of the cards supply their own way to win, such as setting your opponents on fire, or managing to stick around long enough to get your tax return. The game has multiple "modules", which can be added over time, so that a new player can play the basic game after only a minute of explanation. Each module adds another rule to the game, and the game builds on itself. Win, Don't Lose is a public domain game, so anyone is free to make their own copy of the game.
Questions and answers
Win, Don't Lose supports 3–8 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 Win, Don't Lose is 1–10 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 Win, Don't Lose 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.
Win, Don't Lose 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.
Win, Don't Lose belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. 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 Win, Don't Lose and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Win, Don't Lose are: Michael Nerman. 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 Win, Don't Lose 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.