
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,598
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Numberwang±
- 4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2025

2026
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Daytime Minutes is a board game released in 2026 for 3–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Cardner Babakitis and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Push Your Luck, and Contracts.
Daytime Minutes is a might-follow trick-taking game. Up to two different suits can be played into a trick, and the winner of each suit collects all cards of that suit. Players want to collect minutes on cards to try to get as close as possible to the plan limit without going over. If someone goes over, they incur overage charges and lose a point! But the player who captured the fewest minutes also loses a point. Each third trick is an evening call, and all cards played into the trick are discarded.
Daytime Minutes supports 3–5 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 Daytime Minutes is 30–45 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 Daytime Minutes for ages 12 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.
Daytime Minutes 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.
Daytime Minutes belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Push Your Luck, and Contracts. 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 Daytime Minutes are: Cardner Babakitis. 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 Daytime Minutes 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.