- BGG rank
- BGG #15,419
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Interplay
- 2 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 1980
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,953
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Calypso
1987
Rules assistance for Calypso
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.4/5
Rules assistant for Calypso
For 2 players
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Calypso is a board game released in 1987 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Philip Shoptaugh.
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About the game
The object of Calypso is to construct a three-in-a-row line of the same color. Each player has seven pieces, and each piece has two colors—one color on top, one on the bottom. On his/her turn a player may play a piece from his stock, reposition a piece, or flip over a piece to its second color. Each player also has a wild piece which can serve as any color or as a blocker.
Editions
- CalypsoenDiscovery Toys1990
- CalypsoenShoptaugh Games1987
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Discovery Toys
- Four Generations
- Shoptaugh Games
Questions and answers
Calypso supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Calypso 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 Calypso 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.
Calypso has a complexity rating of 2.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Calypso belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Calypso and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Calypso are: Philip Shoptaugh. 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 Calypso 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.