- BGG rank
- BGG #2,514
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Lotus
- 1–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,799
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Collapse
2015
Rules assistance for Collapse
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Collapse
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Collapse is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jordan Goddard and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
From the YouTube Teaser video: People have been predicting the end of the world for ages, but this is different. We live in an increasingly fragile world. A world where the right germ could fall into the wrong hands and wipe out a nation; Where shadows and computers control our money; and mankind has learned how destroy himself with the press of a button. You can see the writing on the wall… Things are escalating, but you've got a plan, and you’ll be ready… Collapse is a deck building card game for 2-4 players set in the final months before the end of the world. Players can choose to play one of four world-ending Collapse scenarios, including: financial, biological, natural, or nuclear; Or they can play at random where any combination of events may occur. When playing Collapse, you will need to stock up on supplies such as food and weapons, as well as build fortifications on your home to earn months of survival time. Just remember, time is running out, and you and your neighbors are competing for the same resources. If you are going to survive, you will need a healthy mix of strategy and flexibility as available supplies change and events unfold. The cards are down, and everything is on the line… How will you survive the impending Collapse?
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Questions and answers
Collapse 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 Collapse 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 Collapse 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.
Collapse has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Collapse belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Deck, Bag, and Pool 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 Collapse are: Jordan Goddard. 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 Collapse 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.