
- BGG rank
- BGG #929
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Rhino Hero: Super Battle
- 2–4 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Breaking Point
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Breaking Point is a board game released in 1976 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. Its main mechanics are Stacking and Balancing.
Players take turns placing a small ball on top of the cluster of large balls, using a small stick. Any balls that fall through/off on a player's turn are given to that player. The first person to get rid of all 7 of their balls is the winner.
Breaking Point 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 Breaking Point is 20 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 Breaking Point for ages 7 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.
Breaking Point 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.
Breaking Point belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Stacking and Balancing. 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 catalogue lists Breaking Point 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.