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Arlecchino
2010
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- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.7/5
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Arlecchino is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Bernard Tavitian and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
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About the game
In Arlecchino, each player owns a color and wants to have the most segments of that color on the board when the game ends. To start the game, players place the tiles randomly on the board, then remove the black-and-white starter tile. The other tiles have some combination of the four colors in the game: four segments of yellow; three yellow and one blue; two yellow, one blue and one red; etc. On a turn, you choose a tile that contains at least one segment of your color, then move that tile one or more times, up to the number of segments of your color on that tile. You can move horizontally or vertically, and you can jump over an adjacent tile to remove it from the game. You must remove a tile on your turn or else you must pass. When all players must pass, the game ends and the player who has the most segments of his color on the remaining tiles wins. Microbadge - Arlecchino fan
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Questions and answers
Arlecchino 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 Arlecchino 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 Arlecchino 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.
Arlecchino has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Arlecchino belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 Arlecchino are: Bernard Tavitian. 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 Arlecchino 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.