- BGG rank
- BGG #17,409
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BLOT
- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2024
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- BGG #18,675
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Bangkok
2022
Rules assistance for Bangkok
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for Bangkok
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Bangkok is a board game released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by David Paput and Eric Plotton and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
In Bangkok, players take the role of dealers building their floating market. It's up to you to negociate in the port to choose the most advantageous barges and goods and place them thoughtfully in your market. The player with the most profitable business wins! How to play: Deal 3 "barge" cards to each player Place 3 rows of 3 "barge" cards in the center, called Central Market. Deal a secret objective to each player. During their turn must: Switch cards from your hand with some from the Central Market Add cards to their own Floating Market Spice cards add value to you Market. There are four ways you can add value to your Market. The round ends when a player has completed their Market with nine cards in total. The player with the most points wins the round. —description from the publisher (translated)
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Bangkok supports 1–4 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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok for ages 9 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.
Bangkok has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Bangkok belongs to these categories: Card Game and City Building. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Bangkok are: David Paput and Eric Plotton. 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 Bangkok 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.