- BGG rank
- BGG #10,652
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Joomo
2022
Rules assistance for Joomo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 25–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Joomo
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Joomo is a board game released in 2022 for 2–6 players, 25–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michael Palm and Lukas Zach and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
About the game
The first two cards determine the gap into which we may play matching numbers. If you are able to play the last card into the gap, you get the trick and thus points. Special cards allow more clever tactics. —description from the publisher (translated) Die ersten beiden Karten bestimmen die Lücke, in die wir passende Zahlen spielen dürfen. Konntest du die letzte Karte in die Lücke spielen, bekommst du den Stich und damit Punkte. Sonderkarten ermöglichen dir noch mehr clevere Taktiken. —description from the publisher
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- Game Factory
- White Goblin Games
- 10 Traders
Questions and answers
Joomo 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 Joomo is 25–45 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 Joomo 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.
Joomo has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Joomo belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking. 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 Joomo are: Michael Palm and Lukas Zach. 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 Joomo 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.