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- BGG #14,575
- BGG rating
- 6.9
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Four Senses
2017
Rules assistance for Four Senses
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- 2–3 players
- 10–20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Four Senses
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Four Senses is a board game released in 2017 for 2–3 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Mitsuo Yamamoto.
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About the game
Slip on an eye-mask or play with your eyes closed. Take turns placing differently-shaped wooden pieces on the game board. Forget about trying to see and use your memory to imagine what you are touching with your fingertips! Be the first player to achieve one of three winning conditions: line up 4 identical pieces in a row line up 4 different pieces on the same level or create 3 rising steps – 1-2-3. Four Senses is a three-dimensional game for 2 or 3 players, especially suitable for any player with restricted sight. Equally challenging and fun regardless of vision limitations, this highly tactile game with wooden pieces is based on touch and does not rely on artificial sound effects. Whether you and your friends are sighted or sight-impaired this game provides a fun evening of strategy, gaming and fun conversation. —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
Four Senses supports 2–3 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 Four Senses is 10–20 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 Four Senses 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.
Four Senses 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.
Four Senses belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Four Senses and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Four Senses are: Mitsuo Yamamoto. 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 Four Senses 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.