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4Mation
2021
Rules assistance for 4Mation
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 10 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for 4Mation
For 2 players
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4Mation is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Melanie Haumer and its main mechanics are Square Grid and Pattern Building.
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About the game
The aim is to strategically place cubes in your colour to create a horizontal, vertical or diagonal row of 4. 4Mation is played using the cube tray inside the box. Each player takes all the cubes of one colour. The players take turns to play one of their cubes. Important: Each cube can only be placed in a space that is adjacent (othogonally or diagonally) to the last cube, your opponent played! The game ends as soon as one player has at least 4 cubes in their colour in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal row. That player is the winner. If neither player is able to complete a row of 4, the game ends in a draw. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
4Mation 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 4Mation is 10 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 4Mation for ages 6 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.
4Mation has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
4Mation belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Square Grid and Pattern Building. 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 4Mation are: Melanie Haumer. 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 4Mation 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.