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- BGG #23,783
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Face Off
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Breakout!
1975
Rules assistance for Breakout!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Breakout!
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Breakout! is a board game released in 1975 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Earl Doherty and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Tile Placement, and Modular Board.
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About the game
The great escape game. The playing board is built up as the game is played. Beginning from the Start piece in the centre, more and more pieces of the maze are added, while players follow various paths through the pieces. They try to lay down pieces that will speed their own movement out, and place pieces in the path of opponents that will block or detour their progress. Amount of movement and ability to lay one or two tiles is dependent on the dice. Breakout has a standard game plus two game variants. All play differently every time.
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Publishers
- Waddingtons
Questions and answers
Breakout! supports 2–6 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 Breakout! is 45 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 Breakout! 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.
Breakout! has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Breakout! belongs to these categories: Maze. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Tile Placement, and Modular Board. 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 Breakout! are: Earl Doherty. 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 Breakout! 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.