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Carreau
2018
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- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
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Carreau is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Gavin Birnbaum.
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About the game
Carreau is a fast action, 2-4 player, dexterity game in which you try to flip your cubes closest to a movable target. In Carreau you score points for flipping your cubes closest to the target ball. The flipping action takes some practice but once you get the knack of it you can be quite accurate. To win Carreau you need to accumulate 5 points. Sometimes a flip can cause the target ball move into a new position this is likely to cause a spontaneous ‘Ooo‘ or ‘Ahh‘ as the situation completely changes. On very rare occasions a flip will cause the target ball to exit the playing surface - this flip is called ‘Carreau‘ and it is worth 3 points. The person performing this flip is likely to shout ‘Carreauooooooooh‘ and spontaneously perform a dance.
Questions and answers
Carreau 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 Carreau is 20–30 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 Carreau 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.
Carreau has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Carreau belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Action / Dexterity. 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 Carreau and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Carreau are: Gavin Birnbaum. 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 Carreau 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.