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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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Guillotine board game box cover

About Guillotine

Manipulate the line to collect the most valuable heads.

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

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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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.