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Geominos
2007
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
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Geominos is a board game released in 2007 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tod Teeple and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Pattern Building, and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
Geominos, the number puzzle strategy game, is played with a set of 21 geometrically-shaped tiles, sectioned and numbered like dominos. You select a tile and place it on the board, matching it to another tile (as in dominos) before time runs out. Play as much of your tile as you can on the dark squares. You're assessed points for any pips (spots) on the light squares. Try to score as few points as possible, but don't leave your opponent a good move. When all the tiles have been placed, the player with the lowest score wins. Game play calls for number, shape and spatial skills. A typical game takes 20-30 minutes. Game contains: - Board - 21 Unique, double-sided Geominos tiles - 21 Cards, depicting each individual tile - Two one-minute sand timers - Storage bag - Scorepad - Rulebook
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- Hilaria & Ludi, LLC
Questions and answers
Geominos 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 Geominos is 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 Geominos for ages 10 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.
Geominos has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Geominos belongs to these categories: Number and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Pattern Building, 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 Geominos are: Tod Teeple. 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 Geominos 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.