Running Late: Card Bluffing Game

About Running Late

Running Late is a card-based bluffing game about explaining why you are late for work. Your boss is waiting at your desk and wants to hear the whole story. Build your excuse chain from cards featuring situations such as traffic jams, pigeon negotiations, weather balloons, and a dog that shows no remorse. You use three cards per day to shape your explanation. Each card adds facts to your story, so your answers need to remain consistent. Saying you took the bus and then blaming a flat tire creates a contradiction, marked by a red stamp and a hit to your credibility. The game is singleplayer, family-friendly, and contains no blood. It is designed for landscape play and uses mouse or touch controls.

Gameplay

Running Late combines card selection with bluffing and follow-up questions. Tap cards to build a three-card excuse chain for the day, then tap answers when responding to the boss. Optional redraw and truth buttons provide additional choices once per run.

How to play

1. Tap cards to add them to your excuse chain. 2. Use three cards per day to establish your story. 3. Tap an answer when the boss asks a follow-up question. 4. Keep the facts in your excuse consistent to avoid a contradiction. 5. Optionally redraw your hand or tell the truth once per run.

Frequently asked questions

What type of game is Running Late?

Running Late is a card-based bluffing game.

How many cards do I use per day?

You use three cards per day to build your excuse chain.

How do I respond to the boss?

Tap an answer to respond to the boss's follow-up questions.

Can I redraw my hand or tell the truth?

Yes. Redrawing your hand and telling the truth are optional buttons available once per run.

What controls does Running Late use?

Running Late uses mouse or touch controls. The game is designed for landscape play and is not supported on mobile.