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Gloobz
2014
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- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
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Gloobz is a board game released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Alexandre Droit and its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
Players in Gloobz need to act quickly to grab the right things from the table before anyone else can. Seven plastic items start in the middle of play: three paint cans (blue, red, yellow), three critters (triangular, square, round) and one boss gloob that is all colors and shapes. On a turn, a player calls either "more" or "less", then flips the top card of the deck. Depending on what's called, players race to grab the items that correspond to the color and shape most (or least) visible on the card, scoring one point for each item correctly grabbed. If a magnifying glass appears on the card, players can grab anything they want. If the boss shows up, just grab him and score three points if you do. The number of points needed to win depends on the number of players. Attrapez-les tous ! Les Gloobz sont d’adorables créatures mais elles sèment la pagaille partout où elles passent : rattrapez-les vite ! Selon l’annonce du tour, saisissez les figurines dont la forme et la couleur sont les moins ou les plus représentées sur la carte en jeu. Chaque bonne figurine saisie vous fait marquer 1 point mais en cas d’erreur, une pénalité vous attend. Et des cartes spéciales viennent se mêler à ce joyeux désordre. Ayez l’esprit et le geste vifs pour attraper ces drôles de créatures avant vos adversaires! Points forts : matériel ludique, réfléchir vite, ambiance survoltée.
Mechanics
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Publishers
- Albi
- Gigamic
Questions and answers
Gloobz 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 Gloobz is 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 Gloobz for ages 6 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.
Gloobz has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Gloobz belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are 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 Gloobz are: Alexandre Droit. 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 Gloobz 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.