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FTW?!
2023
Rules assistance for FTW?!
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- 2–6 players
- 25–40 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for FTW?!
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FTW?! is a board game released in 2023 for 2–6 players, 25–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Friedemann Friese and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Ladder Climbing.
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About the game
March 14th, 13:37: The perfect moment to play FTW?! In each round of FTW?!, you try to play your cards so that you preferably keep only one card with a high number. It is possible that you get rid of fewer cards than the other players. As soon as a player has only one card left in their hand, you score plus points for your highest card, but minus points for all additional cards in your hand. FTW?! has easy rules, but offers a very tricky game experience! —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Matagot
- Rio Grande Games
- 2Tomatoes Games
- 2F-Spiele
- SUNNY BIRD
Questions and answers
FTW?! supports 2–6 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 FTW?! is 25–40 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 FTW?! 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.
FTW?! 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.
FTW?! belongs to these categories: Card Game and Number. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Ladder Climbing. 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 FTW?! are: Friedemann Friese. 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 FTW?! 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.