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2nd Best!
2019
Rules assistance for 2nd Best!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 3–15 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for 2nd Best!
For 2 players
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2nd Best! is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players, 3–15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Daikichi (ダイキチ).
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About the game
Second Best is a abstract board game for two players. Each player puts a piece on the board. If you can put your own pieces on the board in a row of 4 squares, or stack 3 of them on the same square, you win. However, if the other party says "Second best!", You have to think about a different move. It is the ultimate brain game in which each other's thoughts are intertwined while the best hands are sealed. This is abstract game for 2 Players. —description from the publisher Purpose: Continuously your 4 pieces top of each grids. Stack your 3 pieces at one grid. how to play: Alternately play you & your opponent. When your turn. You put your piece any grid. You can stack a piece on other pieces. But 3 stacks is max each grids. If you have no more pieces, you can move your piece for adjacent grids or opposite side grid. When your opponent played, you can say "2nd Best!" once per turn. "2nd Best!" is rewind your opponents play, and your opponent has to be other choice. Special situations(caution): If your opponent can't moves any pieces, you win. As well as after you say "2nd Best". If you achieve your purpose & your opponents purpose at the same time, you win. "2nd Best!" is avoid the losing once per turn. You have to make unavoidable situation to win. —description from the designer
Questions and answers
2nd Best! supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for 2nd Best! is 3–15 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 2nd Best! for ages 5 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.
2nd Best! has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
2nd Best! belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed 2nd Best! and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of 2nd Best! are: Daikichi (ダイキチ). 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 2nd Best! 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.