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Amnesia
2021
Rules assistance for Amnesia
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- 2–6 players
- 15–45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Amnesia
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Amnesia is a board game released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 15–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by The Joker and its main mechanics are Hand Management, End Game Bonuses, and Square Grid.
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About the game
Amnesia is a card game that involves memory, thinking, and concentration. Each deck includes 58 cards and a rulebook. The objective of the game is to score the least amount of points. Each player starts with 4 cards, arranged on the table face-down on a 4x4 grid. Players draw and discard cards, trying to achieve the lowest possible score based on card values. If a player discards a special card, its power is triggered. The final round is triggered when a player believes they have 6 or less points on their cards, declaring "Amnesia!". Each other player plays his last turn and the game ends. The player who ended the game sum their cards points, and gets a bonus or penalty. The rest of the players sum its cards values for their score. Several rounds are played, until one player reaches 80 points on "classic" mode, or 40 for a "turbo" game.
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Questions and answers
Amnesia supports 2–6 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 Amnesia is 15–45 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 Amnesia 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.
Amnesia 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.
Amnesia belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, End Game Bonuses, and Square Grid. 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 Amnesia are: The Joker. 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 Amnesia 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.