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Boxes
2014
Rules assistance for Boxes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Boxes
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Boxes is a board game released in 2014 for 2–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Benoît Remy and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
In boxes, six containers of ten "box" cards will be sold one by one. The player who bids the highest gets the entire container. The game ends when all six containers have been sold. To start, one player takes the auctioneer's token, which gives him the right to choose the type of auction (open or secret), then to be the first person to look at the cards in the lot. The token rotates clockwise from player to player with each new turn. Each player in turn gets actions that he has to use in one go to discreetly inspect box cards. Once each player has used his actions, the auction takes place. Once the six containers (all sixty box cards) have been sold, each player counts his wealth (remaining banknotes + value of the box cards). For each set he holds, a player receives a bonus of 250 ECU. Whoever has the most wealth wins.
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Boxes supports 2–8 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 Boxes is 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 Boxes 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.
Boxes 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.
Boxes belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Party Game, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding. 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 Boxes are: Benoît Remy. 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 Boxes 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.