How many players is Guillotine?

Guillotine plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Guillotine take to play?

A game of Guillotine takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Guillotine any good?

Guillotine rates 6.5/10 from 19,569 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / humor game built around card drafting, hand management, set collection.

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Guillotine (1998)

2–5 players · 30 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players: 2–5
Play time: 30 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 6.5/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 12+ who like card game games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Guillotine

Manipulate the line to collect the most valuable heads.

Card Game Humor

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Hand Management, Set Collection, Take That · Designer: Paul Peterson

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Guillotine FAQ

How many players is Guillotine?: Guillotine plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Guillotine take to play?: A game of Guillotine takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Guillotine any good?: Guillotine rates 6.5/10 from 19,569 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / humor game built around card drafting, hand management, set collection.