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Balderdash (1984)

2–6 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
60 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like bluffing games — light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Balderdash

Can you sort the real definition from your opponents' bluffs and fool them too?

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Mechanics: Paper-and-Pencil, Voting · Designer: Laura Robinson, Paul Toyne

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Balderdash FAQ

How many players is Balderdash?
Balderdash plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Balderdash take to play?
A game of Balderdash takes 60 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Balderdash any good?
Balderdash rates 6.5/10 from 5,512 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / party game game built around paper-and-pencil, voting.