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- BGG #3,263
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- 6.8
Boomerang: Australia
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- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
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Boomerang: USA
2020
Rules assistance for Boomerang: USA
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Boomerang: USA
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Boomerang: USA is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Scott Almes and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Paper-and-Pencil, and Closed Drafting.
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About the game
Boomerang: USA, like its sister games Boomerang: Australia and Boomerang: Europe is a "draft-and-write" game. It features a unique blend of set collection and card drafting with the approachable feel of a roll-and-write game. Draft locations from across the continental US as you collect sets of activities and see amazing sights to gain the most points. Boomerang: USA is a stand-alone game in the Boomerang family that plays similarly to the original Boomerang, but has some rules differences and new ways to score, including giving players the opportunity to connect the east and west coasts. —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Matagot
- Game Factory
- SD Games
- Lavka Games
- Surfin' Meeple China
- Grail Games
Questions and answers
Boomerang: USA 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 Boomerang: USA is 15–30 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 Boomerang: USA for ages 10 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.
Boomerang: USA has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Boomerang: USA belongs to these categories: Card Game and Travel. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Paper-and-Pencil, and Closed Drafting. 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 Boomerang: USA are: Scott Almes. 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 Boomerang: USA 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.