How many players is Get the MacGuffin?

Get the MacGuffin plays with 2–11 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Get the MacGuffin take to play?

A game of Get the MacGuffin takes 5–10 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Get the MacGuffin any good?

Get the MacGuffin rates 5.8/10 from 287 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / deduction game built around hand management, player elimination.

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Get the MacGuffin (2018)

2–11 players · 5–10 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.8 on BGG

Players: 2–11
Play time: 5–10 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 5.8/10

Best for 2–11 players aged 8+ who like card game games — light complexity, plays in 5–10 min.

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About Get the MacGuffin

Inhabit zany roles to outwit and outlast your opponents - scramble for the MacGuffin!

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Mechanics: Hand Management, Player Elimination · Designer: Andrew Looney

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P · 8P

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Get the MacGuffin FAQ

How many players is Get the MacGuffin?: Get the MacGuffin plays with 2–11 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Get the MacGuffin take to play?: A game of Get the MacGuffin takes 5–10 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Get the MacGuffin any good?: Get the MacGuffin rates 5.8/10 from 287 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / deduction game built around hand management, player elimination.