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LIE

LIE

Perplext · 2015
2–620 min12+ yrs1.4/5 complexity6.2 BGG#8.169 BGG2,3 KParty
short answer

How do you play LIE?

Players begin the game with 5 cards and they choose which number on each card they will use to bluff and win the round. During a round, each player must either make a bid of how many of a certain die they believe are shared amongst all players chosen dice -OR- call the previous player's bluff and say, "LIE!

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LIE box art
official art · Perplext

Players begin the game with 5 cards and they choose which number on each card they will use to bluff and win the round. During a round, each player must either make a bid of how many of a certain die they believe are shared amongst all players chosen dice -OR- call the previous player's bluff and say, "LIE!" The loser of the round may only draw back up to 4 cards next round and play continues until just one player remains!

There are several unique aspects to this 30-card mini micro game:

  1. Players choose which dice they will bid and bluff with each round.
  2. Each player holds extra hidden information based on which dice they DIDN'T use for the round.
  3. The first player to bid in a round must choose which direction the bidding will proceed in.
  4. 2 to 6 Players can play!
  5. Several variants included.

Number 6 in the Pack O Game series.

game anatomy
Complexity1.4 / 5
BGG rating6.2 / 10
Vibe
Party
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
20 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#8.169
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does LIE cost?
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Q2Where can I buy LIE cheapest?
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Q3How do you play LIE?
LIE is a bluffing game, for 2–6 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring auction / bidding. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about LIE — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does LIE support?
LIE is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of LIE take?
A game of LIE takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is LIE for?
LIE is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is LIE?
LIE has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.4 out of 5.
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