
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,292
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Manimals
- 2–6 players
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2006

2004
Rules assistance for Flix Mix
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Flix Mix is a board game released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Bernhard Naegele and its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Pattern Recognition.
Who will recognize the most colour combinations? The cards show six different colours in varying arrangements. One card is revealed in the middle of the table, and all players then try to get rid of their cards as quickly as possible. To do this, the cards are played out partially on top of each other, so that at least two colours exactly overlap. It's easy to mix up red with blue or play out an incorrect colour combination. Who will keep things clear?
Flix Mix 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 Flix Mix 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 Flix Mix 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.
Flix Mix has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Flix Mix belongs to these categories: Card Game and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement 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 Flix Mix are: Bernhard Naegele. 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 Flix Mix 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.