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Beat That!

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Game at a glance
BOARDGAMEGEEK
6.5/ 10
rank #7095
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5.00/ 5
1 verified reviews
👥PLAYERS
2–8
PLAY TIME
30–90m
🎯AGE
9+
publisher rating
🧠COMPLEXITY
1.1 / 5
Light weight
DESIGNER
📅YEAR
2019

How to play

Beat That! — How to Play
Video tutorial · playthroughs & reviews

Beat That! is a high-energy party game where players compete to complete ridiculous physical challenges using everyday objects. Can you bounce two balls into two cups simultaneously using only one hand? Stack a pyramid of cups with your elbows while blindfolded? Each round, players bet points on their own ability to succeed at absurd stunts involving bouncing, balancing, flipping, stacking, and more. With 160 unique challenges spread across solo attempts, free-for-all battles, cooperative buddy tasks, and head-to-head duels, every game delivers unpredictable chaos and laughter.

Gameplay is simple: draw a challenge card, read it aloud, then everyone places a bet using tokens of varying point values based on how confident they feel. Players who successfully complete the challenge bank their points; those who fail lose their bet. After ten rounds, whoever has accumulated the most points wins. The mechanics are light and accessible, with the real complexity coming from accurately judging your own dexterity, coordination, and nerve under pressure—especially when everyone's watching.

Perfect for groups of 2–8 players aged 9 and up, Beat That! works brilliantly as an icebreaker, family game night centrepiece, or party entertainment. Games typically run 30–90 minutes depending on how much you laugh between attempts. If you enjoy active, skill-based party games like Minute to Win It or 5 Second Rule, this delivers that same spirit of goofy competition with endless replayability.

Why you'll love it
Rated 6.5 on BoardGameGeek · ranked #7095
Light-weight — 30–90m
Plays 2–8 players
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Frequently asked questions
How many players does Beat That! support?
Beat That! plays with 2–8 players, making it ideal for small gatherings or larger parties. The game scales well across all player counts since everyone attempts the same challenges.
How long does a game of Beat That! take?
A typical game lasts 30–90 minutes, depending on your group size and how much time you spend laughing at each other's attempts. Each game consists of exactly 10 challenge rounds.
What age is Beat That! suitable for?
The game is recommended for ages 9 and up. The challenges are physical rather than knowledge-based, making it accessible for kids and adults alike, though younger children may struggle with some of the coordination tasks.
How complex is Beat That!?
Beat That! is a light-weight party game with very simple rules—draw a card, bet points, attempt the challenge. The BGG complexity rating is 1.11 out of 5, meaning virtually anyone can learn it in minutes.
What kind of challenges are included?
The game features 160 unique challenges across four categories: Solo (individual attempts), Battle Royale (everyone competes simultaneously), Buddy Up (cooperative partner challenges), and Duel (head-to-head competition). Challenges involve bouncing, stacking, balancing, rolling, and other physical skills using the included components.
Do you need a large playing area?
Yes, you'll want a decent amount of clear floor or table space for most challenges. Some require tossing or rolling objects, stacking cups, or moving around, so a typical living room or larger dining area works best.

Game information

DesignerKate Jenkins
PublisherGutter Games
Year2019
Players2–8
Play time30–90m
Age9+
BGG rank#7095
Barcode634158908699
Complexity1.1 / 5
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