United States (Contiguous)

It’s a Thing-slinging, string-ringing, rule-guessing race!

A “thinky” party game, like Codenames or Wavelength. Use logic and deduction to understand the rules of the mysterious Venn Diagram.

$19

"I got to play this in prototype form at TantrumCon 2024, and it was one of the most fun experiences I've ever had."

Koltin Thompson | Game Designer

Things in Rings - $19

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Time to play

20 min

Players

2 - 6

Main Mechanic

Logic/Deduction Party Game

Ages

Series

Thinky Party

Box Size

Small ^[?]

Players play as "Finders" and attempt to correctly place "Thing" Cards into a Venn Diagram. Each Ring of the Venn Diagram has special rules. The twist? Only one player, playing as "The Knower," knows the secret rules.

The rules fall into three different categories:

Word: about the spelling or structure of the word,

Attribute: about the physical properties of the object

Context: about the position of use of the object in society.

Things in Rings

$19

Pop Culture Promo Pack

Things in Rings: Dice Tower Promo

Total: $19

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United States (Contiguous)

"Very clever word game that makes you think. We had a blast playing the prototype and we are very excited for the final game!"

BGG User punkin312

Why We Love It

Unique Gameplay

We've all seen Venn diagrams in elementary school, but never on a board game. Guaranteed to be one of the most unique games you can put out onto a table.

Easy to Teach, Satisfying Puzzle

The rules for are simple, but the number of cards for each hoop, as well as the subjectivity of the knower, ensures that each game is a different puzzle to solve.

Scalable and Flexible

You can vary the number of hoops to accommodate any level of player, from small children up to erudite board gamers. The gameplay also works well at any player count, since other players' guesses can help inform your guesses.

Things in Rings Box

Apple Card

Balloon Card

Invented Card

Flamingo Card

Contains Metal Card

Banana Card

How To Master The Venn Diagram

Strategy

Pay Attention During Your Opponents' Turns

Tons of information can be garnered when your opponents are placing their object cards. Try and learn as much as you can before your turn begins!

Think Outside The (Venn-Diagram-Shaped) Box

Don't forget that the object cards can be placed outside the Venn Diagram. Getting cards there or in the very center of the Venn Diagram (where everything overlaps) can be some of the most illuminating clues.

If You're Lost, Focus On One Category

Trying to tackle too many things can be confusing. Can you figure something out about the spelling? Start there!

How To Play

1. Set up the Venn Diagram

Make a triple Venn Diagram with labels "Context," "Word," and "Attribute"

2. Knower, discover the rules

The Knower role is assigned to one player that facilitates the game. Knower, draw each ring's rule card (and keep them secret!).

3. Finder, put a "Thing" in a "Ring"

If you place incorrectly, the Knower will move your card to the correct area. Then, you'll draw a Thing card. Otherwise, play more Thing cards until you place one incorrectly