- BGG rank
- BGG #9,404
- BGG rating
- 7.0
COGZ
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,636
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Clustered
2017
Rules assistance for Clustered
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- 1–4 players
- 20–60 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 1 player
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Clustered is a board game released in 2017 for 1–4 players, 20–60 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Scotty Hardwick and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Clustered is an easy-to-learn strategy card game that is fun for the whole family! The symbols on Clustered cards vary by shape, fill type, and number. During the game, players will draw cards to their hand and place them adjacent to previously placed cards, collectively building a grid that fills the play area. Challenge your pattern recognition skills by playing cards that have minimum two attributes (e.g. shape and number) in common with neighboring cards on the board. Carefully choose where to play in order to score points for yourself and/or block your opponents from doing so. Cluster your cards together in rows and a rectangle, each card scores 1 point for each cluster it is part of (max 3). Simply score more points than the other players to win. It’s anyone’s game until the last card is played! The 1st and 2nd editions also functions as expansions for each other, with 4 separate colours in each edition and identical card sizes, so they can be combined for a total of 8 players.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Sculpin Games
Questions and answers
Clustered 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 Clustered is 20–60 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 Clustered 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.
Clustered has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Clustered belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Tile Placement. 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 Clustered are: Scotty Hardwick. 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 Clustered 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.