
- BGG rank
- BGG #215
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Earth
- 1–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Array
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Array is a board game released in 2012 for 2–5 players and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Pattern Building.
Array consists of 70 colored cards (with 2-4 colors per card) and 12 special actions cards. Your goal? Get rid of your cards before anyone else. To start the game, each player has a number of cards and a starter card is laid out on the table. Connect new colored cards to existing ones to create an array of colors across the table – or slam opponents with special cards that force them to draw additional cards.
Array supports 2–5 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 catalogue lists Array 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.
Array has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Array belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management 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 catalogue lists Array 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.