
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,991
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Fruit Passion
- 1–5 players
- 25 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2015

2016
Rules assistance for Dr. Gomb
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Dr. Gomb is a board game released in 2016 for 1–5 players and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Péter Szöllősi and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Memory.
In Dr. Gomb (a.k.a., Dr. Button), everyone collects buttons. Players can collect any number from 1-5, but only one card's color can be different from the others. This card is called the "odd one out". Players can start any number of sequences, but they can have only one sequence of each color, so the maximum number of sequences is five. Any number can occur only once in a sequence and its mandatory to have one and only one "odd one out" card in the sequence. The goal is to have the most points by the end of the game.
Dr. Gomb 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 catalogue lists Dr. Gomb for ages 8 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.
Dr. Gomb has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Dr. Gomb belongs to these categories: Card Game and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Memory. 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 Dr. Gomb are: Péter Szöllősi. 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 Dr. Gomb 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.