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Bellz!
2014
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- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Bellz! is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Don Reid and its main mechanics are Physical Removal.
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About the game
Bellz! is deceptively simple, yet supremely challenging at the same time. Open the travel pouch, and you're ready to play! The pouch opens to become the game arena. Inside are forty custom bells in four colors and three different sizes. Players use the magnet wand to pick up bells of only one color. Make a chain of bells off the end of the magnet wand, or create a cluster — just don't pick up bells of any other color or your turn ends. Each player must decide how far to push their luck on every turn. The first player to collect all ten bells of one color wins!
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- Broadway Toys LTD
- Spin Master Ltd.
- DV Games
- Game Factory
- Goliath Games
- Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd
- Wiggles 3D
Questions and answers
Bellz! 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 Bellz! 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 Bellz! 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.
Bellz! 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.
Bellz! belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Physical Removal. 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 Bellz! are: Don Reid. 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 Bellz! 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.