
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,569
- BGG rating
- 6.7
DropMix
- 1–6 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2017

2020
Rules assistance for Breakdancing Meeples
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Breakdancing Meeples is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 5 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ben Moy and its main mechanics are Re-rolling and Locking, Real-Time, and Speed Matching.
Roll your Meeples: The wooden meeples are your dancers. Complete Routines: Each card needs a certain set of stances. Rack up Crowd Appeal: Don’t stop — everyone rolls in real time! You know your dance crew is the hottest around, but now it's time to prove it. Compete against rival crews for the world championship trophy in four one-minute Dance Offs, racking up Crowd Appeal by completing Routine cards. Between each Dance Off, crews will learn a new Routine. The crew with the most Crowd Appeal at the end of four rounds takes home the trophy! Grab the free app to track scores, time rounds, and keep the beat. —description from the publisher
Breakdancing Meeples 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 Breakdancing Meeples is 5 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 Breakdancing Meeples for ages 8 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.
Breakdancing Meeples 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.
Breakdancing Meeples belongs to these categories: Music, Action / Dexterity, and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Re-rolling and Locking, Real-Time, and Speed Matching. 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 Breakdancing Meeples are: Ben Moy. 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 Breakdancing Meeples 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.