
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,086
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Pass Pass
- 3–6 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2023

2026
Rules assistance for Ipso
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Ipso is a board game released in 2026 for 2–6 players and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Alexandre Droit and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Ordering.
In Ipso, players build a pyramid of number cards and try to form rows of ascending numbers to score the most points. On your turn, take one of the two face-up cards in the center and use it to replace a face-down card in your pyramid, then place the replaced card face up in the center. When all pyramids are revealed, you can either keep your Star card for 3 bonus points or discard it to draw one last card and improve your pyramid. You score only for ascending rows: mixed colors give 1 point per card, single-color rows give 2 points per card, plus 1 point per star and 3 extra if you kept your Star card. The player with the highest total wins. —description from the publisher
Ipso 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 catalogue lists Ipso for ages 7 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.
Ipso has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Ipso belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Ordering. 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 Ipso 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 Ipso 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.