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Blankout
2018
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- 1–99 players
- 5–15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 1 player
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Blankout is a board game released in 2018 for 1–99 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Alexander Shen and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Paper-and-Pencil.
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About the game
Blankout is a roll-and-write game where players compete to fill up a grid with tetromino shapes. Last person to able to fit a tetromino into their grid is the winner! A d6 always determines which shape a player will use. At the start of the game, a player will use one of the "Starting Shapes." The only rule here is one of the squares must overlap the center of the grid. All subsequent rolls and placements will use "Playing Shapes." The only rule is that a new shape has to touch (not overlap) at least one square with one already in the grid. Shapes may be rotated or flipped to fit a spot.
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Blankout supports 1–99 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 Blankout is 5–15 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 Blankout 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.
Blankout 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.
Blankout belongs to these categories: Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Blankout are: Alexander Shen. 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 Blankout 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.