- BGG rank
- BGG #5,108
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Elements
- 2 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2010
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,536
- BGG rating
- 6.1
4 Seasons
2010
Rules assistance for 4 Seasons
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 15 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for 4 Seasons
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
4 Seasons is a board game released in 2010 for 2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by team SAIEN and its main mechanics are Hand Management and I Cut, You Choose.
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About the game
Dazzle, a.k.a. 4 Seasons, is a two-player card game that plays in 15 to 20 minutes. Each player fights over four categories — pure, dawn, spiral, and faith — that correspond to four colors; there are 12 cards with the value 1-3 in each category, and the cards are dealt so that each player has a mix of the same value cards in their deck, with some cards being secretly removed from play. On a player's turn, they present two cards from their hand face up. The opponent takes one of those cards and places it on their side of the board, adding to their power in that category; the other card is added to the score for that category at the end of the game. Players alternate turns until all of the cards have been distributed, then players see who has the most strength in each category. The winner of a category wins all the points in that category, and whoever collects the most points wins the game.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- Ediciones MasQueOca
- 999 Games
- Saien
Questions and answers
4 Seasons 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 4 Seasons is 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 4 Seasons for ages 10 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 Seasons has a complexity rating of 1.8 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 Seasons belongs to these categories: Card Game, Number, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and I Cut, You Choose. 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 Seasons are: team SAIEN. 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 Seasons 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.