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- BGG rank
- BGG #18,206
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Color Wheel
2016
Rules assistance for Color Wheel
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 5–10 min
- 5+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
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Color Wheel is a board game released in 2016 for 1–5 players, 5–10 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Andrew Looney and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Pattern Building.
About the game
Swap pieces on the wheel until all are grouped into clusters of one color. Players have 27 turns to complete the board from a random starting position - each turn consists of switching two pieces of matching size or color. A fast and simple luck free co-op game for 1 to 5 players. Included in Pyramid Arcade and as a PDF on the publisher's website.
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Designers
Publishers
- (Web published)
- Looney Labs
Questions and answers
Color Wheel supports 1–5 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 Color Wheel is 5–10 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 Color Wheel for ages 5 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.
Color Wheel has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Color Wheel belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game 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 Color Wheel are: Andrew Looney. 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 Color Wheel 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.