
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,666
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Sleeping Queens
- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2005

2021
Rules assistance for Wrong Party
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Wrong Party is a board game released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
Consider this your invitation to Wrong Party! In this delightfully quirky draft-style card game, compete with your friends to create the GGLOAT—that is, the Greatest Guest List of All Time—by choosing from a variety of mismatched characters and party themes. Will you host the perfect party or kill the vibe? 2-5 player card game 30-60 minute playtime Ages 12+ Box contains: 152 game cards, 1 Score Tracker, and 5 Party Hats What happens when you invite a Baby, your Dentist, a Drug-Sniffing Dog, and a Mall Santa to Slay a Dragon? And what Murder Mystery Party would be complete without a Proud Mom of an Honor Roll Student and a Cult Leader butting heads? If the front row of your Royal Wedding doesn’t feature a Killer Clown, are you really doing it right? In Wrong Party, players earn points by matching a wide range of characters to different Party Themes while actively sabotaging their opponents. Send cards to your Party Area or Uninvited Guests pile, and then pass on the rest of your hand to the next player. Once your Party Area is full, it’s time to count up your points. The player with the most points after 3 rounds wins the game. Don’t let your party flop!
Wrong Party supports 2–5 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 Wrong Party is 30–60 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 Wrong Party for ages 12 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.
Wrong Party has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Wrong Party belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. 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 catalogue lists Wrong Party 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.