- BGG rank
- BGG #355
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Telestrations
- 4–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2009
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,896
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Doodle Puzzle
2024
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- 4–8 players
- 15–30 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 4 players
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Doodle Puzzle is a board game released in 2024 for 4–8 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Shi Chen and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil and Drawing.
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About the game
In Doodle Puzzle, each Drawy (artist) creates a complete depiction of the chosen subject on their own set of boards. After drawing, each Drawy selects a portion of their artwork, and these selected pieces are then combined into a new, collaborative artwork in the central frame. Baddy (the saboteur) secretly alters one or two of these boards, either by erasing part of the drawing or adding their own elements, aiming to obscure the subject. Guessy (the guesser) then observes the newly combined artwork and attempts to identify the subject based on the altered and unaltered pieces. If Guessy guesses correctly, both Guessy and Drawys score points. If the guess is incorrect, only Baddy earns points. In the variant rule, Guessy can further challenge by identifying the board that was sabotaged, adjusting the scores based on the accuracy of their challenge. The game spans five rounds, with roles rotating each time, and the player with the highest score at the end wins. The gameplay tests drawing skills, strategic thinking, observation, and the ability to deduce under changing conditions, offering a fresh and engaging experience each round. —description from publisher
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Doodle Puzzle supports 4–8 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 Doodle Puzzle is 15–30 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 Doodle Puzzle for ages 6 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.
Doodle Puzzle 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.
Doodle Puzzle belongs to these categories: Humor, Party Game, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil and Drawing. 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 Doodle Puzzle are: Shi Chen. 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 Doodle Puzzle 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.