# Trust Me

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 6.2
- **BGG Rank**: #14017
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 20-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.75 / 5
- **Designers**: Martino Chiacchiera
- **Artists**: Paolo Voto
- **Publishers**: ThunderGryph Games
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Betting and Bluffing, Hand Management, Set Collection

## Verdict
Fans of bluffing and storytelling will love Trust Me – a game that blends betting and narrative in 20‑30 minutes.Reputation growsStrategic bluffingFast gameplayRules can be confusing at firstRequires mental memoryRECOMMENDED

## Description
Picture stepping onto the Island of Toys only to find that the ticket to the most popular carousel is reserved for the ‘famous’ kids. In *Trust Me*, fame is everything: each player has a day and a night to build reputation and snag valuable tickets, but only those who can bluff the others truly shine. On your turn, you can buy a character, tell a story (or lie), use your reputation to trade for a ticket, or simply grab another character from the park. If your story is true, the characters you used match and you win cards; if it’s false, opponents must decide whether to trust you. Honest players who aren’t trusted get both cards and play a second round, while bluffers who are trusted get both cards and a precious ticket; if caught lying, they get nothing. The cards you collect go into your reputation, which can be discarded to redeem more tickets. As the game progresses, your reputation grows and bluffing becomes increasingly tricky. In the end, whoever has the most valuable tickets wins the title of coolest kid. With simple components but engaging mechanics like betting, bluffing, hand management, and set collection, *Trust Me* blends the tension of a bluffing game with the fun of storytelling, offering a quick (20‑30 minute) experience for 2‑4 players. If you enjoy games that require pattern reading, bluffing, and a dash of narrative, this is the right pick!

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Trust Me?
Between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on how quickly bluffing unfolds and how experienced the players are.

### How many players does the game work best with?
Ideal for 2 to 4 players, but it scales nicely to 5 for more bluffing competition.

### How complex is the game?
Medium: it blends betting, bluffing, and hand management, but the rules are straightforward and the learning curve is short.

### What components does the game include?
A character deck, reputation tokens, ticket cards, and a small board to organize the cards.

### Who is the target audience?
Players who enjoy bluffing games, narrative, and quick, decision‑driven games that require pattern reading.

### Does the game have a strong theme?
Yes, the amusement park setting and Pinocchio-inspired story add humor and moral nuance to the game.

### Is prior bluffing game experience required?
No, but experienced bluffers will find more depth and strategy to explore.