- BGG rating
- 7.1
Catacombs Cubes: Monuments
- 1–6 players
- 30–90 min
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,535
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Catacombs Cubes
2020
Rules assistance for Catacombs Cubes
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- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Catacombs Cubes
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Catacombs Cubes is a board game released in 2020 for 1–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Aron West and Ken Valles and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Modular Board, and Pattern Building.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Catacombs Cubes: Cosmic Portal
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Catacombs Cubes: Kickstarter Stretch Goals
- 1–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 2020
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About the game
Set in the world of Catacombs, in Catacombs Cubes players draft various "Tetris-like" wooden shapes from the quarry to race to build structures from blueprints. These completed buildings are added to the growing town of Stormtryne. The player who successfully builds the most structures wins. The game features a novel "cube-building mechanism". The game features: Solo Mode included Enough components to support four players with the base game Features characters and places from the world of Catacombs Plenty of theme (not an abstract title) Different game modes (competitive vs passive) Two resources drafting mechanics included in the box (dice vs tiles) —description from the designer
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Schwerkraft-Verlag
- Elzra
Questions and answers
Catacombs Cubes supports 1–4 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 Catacombs Cubes is 30–60 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 Catacombs Cubes for ages 14 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.
Catacombs Cubes has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Catacombs Cubes belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Territory Building, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Modular Board, and Pattern Building. 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 Catacombs Cubes are: Aron West and Ken Valles. 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 Catacombs Cubes 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.