Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Fans of party games with betrayal and memory elements will love this. It’s the kind of game that descends into glorious chaos within minutes.
Highlights
- Hilarious chaos with up to 12 players
- Unique rule-breaking abilities
- Quick and easy to learn
- Betrayal dressed in elegance
Keep in mind
- Bad memory? Prepare to suffer
- Can feel repetitive after many plays
- Too-shy groups might not engage
Rules manual not indexed yet
Upload the PDF rulebook to ask questions about this game with AI.
About the game
What you do in a play session
Raise Your Goblets is a party game where you play as a scheming noble at a banquet full of... poison. Each player has goblets, wine, poison, and antidote tokens, and the goal is to poison your enemies without dying in the process. Everyone knows who’s targeting whom, but no one knows what’s in each other’s cups. Each turn, you can peek inside your goblet, rotate all of them, swap with someone, or secretly add a suspicious liquid (obviously!). When someone calls a toast, everyone drinks—and then comes the reckoning: more poison than antidote? Game over. But hey, you score points for killing your target, surviving, and even for having the most wine left. With special rule-breaking abilities and support for up to 12 players, it’s the elegant chaos your table needs.
Gallery
Box and component photos
Tap any photo to open fullscreen. Photos submitted by the community or publisher.
Best player count
BGG community vote
2
OK
3
OK
4
REC
5
BEST
6
BEST
7
OK
8
REC
9
OK
10
REC
11
OK
12
REC
Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
Loading playlist...
Where to Buy
Prices monitored daily
Finding best prices...
Prices unavailable at this time.
Price history — last 6 months (lowest new offer)
Alert enabled!
Join the BoardGamesBot deals group
Get the best board game deals every day — without message spam.
Join the WhatsApp groupGame details
Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Publisher
Horrible Guild, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, CMON Global Limited, Edge Entertainment, Ghenos Games, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, Hobby Japan, Kaissa Chess & Games, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
Designer
Tim Page
Artist
Heiko Günther, Nick Miles
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
2,961owners
414wishlist
60want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players is best?
6+ for maximum chaos. With 2-5, it’s more strategic and less silly.
Is there language dependency?
Almost no text—just a few ability cards. Playable in any language.
What’s the minimum age?
Box says 14+, but younger kids who can handle memory and bluffing might enjoy it.
How long does a game take?
20-45 minutes, depending on player count and how often someone forgets their cup’s contents.
Is it good for people who hate memory games?
If you despise memory mechanics, you’ll struggle. But special powers and bluffing add comic relief.
Other Games You'll Like
Based on mechanics and theme