
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,155
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Golfie
- 1–8 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2022

2024
Rules assistance for Golfie
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Golfie is a board game released in 2024 for 1–8 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jimmy Dorion and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Pattern Building, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
Welcome to the course! In this golf-inspired board game, each player must take action on the 9 cards on his or her course in order to score as few points as possible. For a 9-hole, the game is played in 28 actions. Each action is determined by the 28 shuffled action cards. May the best golfer win! —description from the publisher Bienvenue sur le terrain! Dans ce jeu de société inspiré du golf, chaque joueur doit prendre action sur les 9 cartes de son terrain afin de faire le moins de point possible. Pour un 9 trou, le jeu se joue en 28 action. Chaque action étant déterminée par les 28 cartes action préalablement mélangées. Que le meilleur golfeur l'emporte! —description from the publisher (French)
Golfie supports 1–8 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 Golfie is 15–30 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 Golfie 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.
Golfie 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.
Golfie belongs to these categories: Card Game and Sports. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Pattern Building, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Golfie are: Jimmy Dorion. 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 Golfie 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.