- BGG rank
- BGG #19,298
- BGG rating
- 6.8
YOMEN
- 2 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,082
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Break the Cube
2022
Rules assistance for Break the Cube
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15–25 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Break the Cube
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Break the Cube is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ryohei Kurahashi and its main mechanics are Memory and Deduction.
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About the game
Break the Cube is the multiplayer puzzle solving game that will let you go brain-to-brain with your friends! To compete, you will need to build the most complex shape possible behind your screen. Your goal is to recreate the shape hidden behind your opponent's screen before they recreate yours using Break the Code's system of questioning and guessing, but now with a 3D shape! The first player finding their opponent shapes initiate the end of the game. Everyone else will get a chance to guess their respective opponent shape to share the victory. If the challenge is not hard enough, spice up your games with additional rules, like only one final guess, or adding another piece to you shapes! Each player starts the game by building a shape with their wooden pieces behind their screens. On their turn, players can: Asking what their opponent sees from the top of one square. Asking EVERY players what they see in a column or line. Everyone at the table, even the one asking it, must answer this question. Trying to guess the shape once they think they recreated. If it is correct, every other player gets a chance to guess their opponents shape. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Break the Cube 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 Break the Cube is 15–25 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 Break the Cube 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.
Break the Cube 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.
Break the Cube belongs to these categories: Deduction. Its main mechanics are Memory and Deduction. 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 Break the Cube are: Ryohei Kurahashi. 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 Break the Cube 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.