- BGG rank
- BGG #5,178
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Corsari
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2003
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,739
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Freaky
2016
Rules assistance for Freaky
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- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Freaky
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Freaky is a board game released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Leo Colovini and its main mechanics are Pattern Building.
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About the game
In Freaky, you want to grab all the cards that you can, but to grab them, you need to play the right cards! Each card in Freaky features three characteristics: number, number color, and background color. Each player starts with three cards in hand, and three cards are placed face up on the table. On a turn, a player plays 1-3 cards onto the table, and each card played must match at least one characteristic of the card on which it is being played. If a pile now has at least four cards in a row with a matching characteristic, e.g., four yellow number circles, that player claims all of the cards in that pile. A player refills their hand to three cards at the end of their turn. When the deck runs out, the game ends and whoever has collected the most cards wins!
Questions and answers
Freaky supports 2–5 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 listed playing time for Freaky is 15 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 Freaky 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.
Freaky 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.
Freaky belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Pattern Building. 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 Freaky are: Leo Colovini. 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 Freaky 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.