- BGG rating
- 6.8
Attribut 2
- 3–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,391
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Attribute
2002
Rules assistance for Attribute
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–8 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Attribute
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Attribute is a board game released in 2002 for 3–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Marcel-André Casasola Merkle and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Attribute Booster
- 3–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2006
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About the game
In Attribute, you try your best to guess the opinions of the other players about topics chosen by the players. Each player always has four attribute cards and a red or green sheep card in his hand. One player chooses a topic. All players with green sheep try to play an attribute matching this topic, all players with red sheep try to play one that doesn't match. All played attribute cards are revealed simultaneously and the players must try to slap a topic-matching attribute card played by another player who also played a green sheep. Points are earned for correct matches. Expanded by Attribut 2 (Lookout Games, German language)
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Cappelen Damm AS
- Z-Man Games
- Lookout Games
Questions and answers
Attribute supports 3–8 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 Attribute is 30 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 Attribute 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.
Attribute has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Attribute belongs to these categories: Word Game, Party Game, and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Attribute are: Marcel-André Casasola Merkle. 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 Attribute 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.