# The Metagame

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: #7143
- **Players**: 2-50 (Best with: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
- **Duration**: 10-45 min
- **Weight**: 1.64 / 5
- **Designers**: Colleen Macklin, Eric Zimmerman, John Sharp
- **Publishers**: Buffalo Games, Local No. 12
- **Categories**: Card Game, Party Game
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Player Judge, Simultaneous Action Selection, Voting

## Verdict
If you and your friends love debating pop culture and giving opinions on everything, The Metagame is the perfect game to liven up the party!Cultural discussion guaranteedMultiple game modesGreat for partiesHigh social interactionRelies on opinionsCan be lengthyVaried rulesRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for heated debates and guaranteed laughs with The Metagame! This card game is pure fun for anyone who loves to voice their opinion on EVERYTHING: music, movies, art, fashion, food, and even video games. The concept is simple: you and your friends will talk about culture, something you probably already do anyway. 

The game comes with two types of cards: CULTURE cards, featuring cultural icons and objects (think Mona Lisa or Ms. Pac-Man), and OPINION cards, with thought-provoking questions like 'Which feels like first love?' or 'Best reminder of our mortality?'. The cool part is that The Metagame doesn't have just one way to play. There are six different modes that vary in complexity and focus. 

There's 'Matchmakers', to pair culture and opinion; 'History 101', to organize everything chronologically; 'Debate Club', to defend your opinion tooth and nail; 'Head to Head', a race to get rid of your cards first; 'Massively Multiplayer Metagame', perfect for huge parties; and 'Metaquilt', a clever mix of strategy and discussion. It works anywhere, from board game events to trendy bars. The Kickstarter version even brings more cards and options. If you enjoy discussing what's important in pop culture, The Metagame is for you!

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
The game is super flexible, playable by 2 up to 50 people, depending on the chosen mode. It's perfect for duos to large parties!

### How long does a game take?
Games are quick, ranging from 10 to 45 minutes. You can play several rounds without getting tired!

### Is it a difficult game to learn?
Complexity varies with the game mode. Some are very simple, focused on conversation, while others require a bit more strategy. But overall, it's easy to pick up.

### Do you need to know a lot about culture to play?
Not necessarily! The game covers everything from pop culture to more general topics. The most important thing is being willing to give your opinion and have fun with others'.

### What comes in the box?
It usually includes hundreds of Culture cards (with icons and objects) and Opinion cards, plus a booklet explaining the different game modes.

### Is it good for people who don't enjoy highly competitive games?
Yes! Many modes focus more on discussion and group fun than pure competition. It's great for breaking the ice and getting to know your friends' opinions better.

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