
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,208
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Yami
- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2026

2020
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Formz is a board game released in 2020 for 2–9 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Anthony Perone and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Line Drawing.
No matter whether you're an artist or not, you can play the co-operative drawing game Formz! At the beginning of the round, each player draws a token to assign their role: guess the word or draw a shape (circle, square or triangle). Before the end of the timer, your team has to guess multiple words, with different levels of difficulty to score the most points possible. After each word guessed, the players draws again a token to change the role. Formz is a funny co-operative drawing game with different playing modes.
Formz supports 2–9 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 Formz is 10–30 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 Formz for ages 7 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.
Formz 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.
Formz belongs to these categories: Party Game and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Line 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 Formz are: Anthony Perone. 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 Formz 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.