
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,449
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Rolling Heights
- 1–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2023

Rules assistance for Cubitos: Fowl Play
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Cubitos: Fowl Play is an expansion for Cubitos released in 2024 for 2–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by John D. Clair and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
Competition for the annual Cube Cup is heating up. Two new colors of dice have joined the race, complete with awesome ability cards. Exciting new ability cards are also included for the base game’s original eight colors. A double-sided racetrack features new rewards and hazardous obstacles. Additional components allow you to race with up to 6 players. The runners are in position and the countdown has begun, so be fast or be last! -description from publisher
Cubitos: Fowl Play supports 2–6 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 Cubitos: Fowl Play 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 Cubitos: Fowl Play for ages 10 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.
Cubitos: Fowl Play 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.
Cubitos: Fowl Play belongs to these categories: Dice and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, 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 Cubitos: Fowl Play are: John D. Clair. 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 Cubitos: Fowl Play as an expansion for Cubitos. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cubitos to use it. Check that your edition of Cubitos is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.