
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,366
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Doodle Rush
- 3–6 players
- 10–15 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2017

2017
Rules assistance for Big Bazar
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Big Bazar is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Adam Porter and its main mechanics are Speed Matching.
Check your reflexes! Ready? Set? Play! Be the first to spot cards of the same color and find the right answer to win them! How many legs are visible? What does it rhyme with? Who is the heaviest? Be careful as the instructions keep changing! It's a big bazaar! In Big Bazar, as soon as two cards of the same color are revealed, be the first to give the correct answer. Collect the most cards before the end of the game to win — but the rules keep changing, the game becomes complicated, and the answers are never the same!
Big Bazar supports 2–6 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 Big Bazar 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 Big Bazar 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.
Big Bazar 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.
Big Bazar belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Speed Matching. 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 Big Bazar are: Adam Porter. 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 Big Bazar 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.