- BGG rank
- BGG #5,015
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Rory's Story Cubes: Voyages
- 1–12 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,745
- BGG rating
- 4.6
Differix
1974
Rules assistance for Differix
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 20 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Differix
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Differix is a board game released in 1974 for 1–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Elisabeth Richter and its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,104
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Genius Square
- 1–2 players
- 5–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,680
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Clustered
- 1–4 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,344
- BGG rating
- 5.0
Colorama
- 1–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 1996
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,925
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Spot it! 1,2,3
- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,880
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Tripolo
- 2–4 players
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,523
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Specific
- 2–10 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,297
- BGG rating
- 6.0
King of the Jungle Card Game
- 2–21 players
- 5–20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,843
- BGG rating
- 4.0
Barnyard Bingo
- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 1994
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,702
- BGG rating
- 4.7
Picture Dominoes
- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,765
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Pick-a-Dog
- 1–5 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,244
- BGG rating
- 6.5
The Ladybug's Costume Party
- 2–6 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2002
About the game
Differix is a pattern recognition puzzle that can be played as a solo activity, or competitively as a race to see which player can place the most correct tiles in a set time. The various versions of the game have four or six game boards of increasing difficulty that each display nine illustrations with the same motif (ex. an elephant, a juggling frog or a tightrope dancing pig). Each of the illustrations differs from the others in only a minor detail or change of position, so that players are required to scrutinize them closely in order to match tiles and the pictures on the boards correctly. Differix was developed by psychologists and promoted by Ravensburger as a way to develop observation, concentration, and pattern recognition skills in young children. It is also used as an aid in working with children who have difficulty with reading or writing due to dyslexia. Reimplemented by Differix Extrem
Editions
- DifferixenRavensburger AG1995
- DifferixenOtto Maier Verlag1985
- Look-a-LikesenOtto Maier Verlag1982
- DifferixenOtto Maier Verlag1977
- DifferixenOtto Maier Verlag1973
- DifferixdeRavensburger AG2006
- DifferixdeRavensburger AG1997
- DifferixOtto Maier Verlag1974
- Schauen und VergleichenfrBookmark Verlag
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Otto Maier Verlag
- Ravensburger AG
- Bookmark Verlag
Questions and answers
Differix supports 1–6 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 Differix 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 Differix 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.
Differix has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Differix belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition. 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 Differix are: Elisabeth Richter. 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 Differix 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.