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Blank: Blankdemic
- 2–6 players
- 10–15 min
- 2018
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- BGG #10,749
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Blank
2017
Rules assistance for Blank
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 10–15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Blank
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Blank is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Henri Kermarrec and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Take That.
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About the game
BLANK is the fast and fun interactive card game you customize with every win! As you play, you create new rules and card effects, making your copy of BLANK unique. Be the first player to get rid of all of your cards. Watch out for the Rule Cards or you might suffer a Penalty. Keep your eyes peeled for Game Card effects that might change the course of the game. Not only does the winner enjoy the glory of victory, they also get to create a new Rule Card or customize a Game Card. Winning means you get to make your mark, changing the game forever! The game comes with 72 Game Cards, six of which come pre-filled with illustrations and game effects. Thirty are fully illustrated, and the remaining 36 are ready to be customized by winning players. There are also 38 Rule Cards included, with 14 made to get you started, and 24 blanks for you to add to the game as you continue. As the games continue and more cards are added, your copy of BLANK will evolve into a unique snapshot of your gaming group or family. Share your favorite rules with friends or the wider BLANK community! Your favorites may even end up in future versions of the game! —description from the publisher The game is similar to the traditional card game Bartok.
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- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Brain Games
- The Creativity Hub
- Pendragon Game Studio
- Hub Games
Questions and answers
Blank 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 Blank is 10–15 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 Blank 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.
Blank 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.
Blank belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Take That. 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 Blank are: Henri Kermarrec. 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 Blank 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.