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1902 Méliès
2023
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- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
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1902 Méliès is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Ferran Renalias and Eloi Pujadas and its main mechanics are Worker Placement.
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About the game
In 1902, Georges Méliès, the Wizard of cinema, filmed "A Trip to the Moon", the first science fiction movie. As his assistant directors, you have to assemble the sets, employ special effects, direct the actors, shoot scenes, splice them, and even hand paint the colour to create fabulous sequences. In 1902 Méliès you will place your assistants pawns in the Méliès studio in Montreuil to chose between different actions: Get new scenes to record Get materials for special effects Prepare the scenario Dress actors and situate them in the scene Record the scenes Cut and paste scenes in the movie Hand paint the photograms Players will gain points by recording the scenes and painting photograms. The player getting more points at the end of the game will be the best assistant and the winner! —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
1902 Méliès supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 1902 Méliès is 45–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 1902 Méliès for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
1902 Méliès has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
1902 Méliès belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme and Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are Worker Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of 1902 Méliès are: Ferran Renalias and Eloi Pujadas. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists 1902 Méliès as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.