- BGG rating
- 7.0
4 Monkeys: Expansion
- 2–4 players
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,301
- BGG rating
- 5.7
4 Monkeys
2010
Rules assistance for 4 Monkeys
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for 4 Monkeys
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4 Monkeys is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Toni Serradesanferm and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
In this game players will be monkeys in a research lab where scientists are trying to determine which of them is the smartest in order to send him to the first space flight to Mars. Various sets of colored figures are projected onto a screen and monkeys will have to do their best to quickly try and reproduce these combinations by pressing the right buttons on their individual panels. If they do it right they get some bananas. Each game lasts for 3 rounds during which players will try to score as much as possible. The player with the most points at the end of the game will be the winner and be eventually sent to Mars! Note: Each game allows 4 players to play the game. Technically, there is no upper limit of players. Components: 4 decks with 40 figure cards ea 4 sets with 11 combo tiles ea 4 “Banana skins” tiles 1 timer 4 player aids 1 rule set
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- HomoLudicus
Questions and answers
4 Monkeys 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 4 Monkeys is 20 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 4 Monkeys for ages 8 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.
4 Monkeys 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.
4 Monkeys belongs to these categories: Card Game, Puzzle, and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Pattern Recognition. 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 4 Monkeys are: Toni Serradesanferm. 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 4 Monkeys 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.