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El Camarero
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El Switcher
2012
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- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
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El Switcher is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Maldón and its main mechanics are Pattern Building and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
A strategy game where the player who first formed all figures from his deck on the board with the movements of their cards wins. Topic: Form shapes with movements Game Type: Wit and Strategy Illustrations: Decur Age: 10 to 99 Contents: 36 tiles in 4 colors, 49 movement cards, 4 decks of 23 figure cards, 1 board, and 1 rule. Original description in spanish: El Switcher es un juego de estrategia e ingenio en el que los jugadores deberán formar 21 figuras determinadas moviendo las fichas en el tablero. Los movimientos que se pueden realizar están condicionados por cartas de movimiento que se reparten aleatoriamente. Es un juego ágil en el que la atención es un factor determinante. El Switcher fue ilustrado por el genial artista rosarino Decur, autor de ¡Pipí Cucú!, libro éxito en Argentina y América Latina.
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- Maldón
Questions and answers
El Switcher supports 2–4 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 El Switcher is 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 El Switcher 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.
El Switcher has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
El Switcher belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Pattern Building and 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 El Switcher are: Maldón. 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 El Switcher 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.