
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,095
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Journal 29 Revelation: Interactive Book Game
- 1–10 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2018

2017
Rules assistance for Journal 29: Interactive Book Game
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Journal 29: Interactive Book Game is a board game released in 2017 for 1–10 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by D. Chassapakis and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil.
Journal 29 is a unique book game where you can solve puzzles and submit your answers online to get the keys and move forward in the story. To solve the puzzles, you need to think out of the box. You can write, draw, search, fold pages, combine different methods and try to get those puzzles right. Journal 29 is a 152 pages physical book with over 63 puzzles to solve.
Journal 29: Interactive Book Game supports 1–10 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 Journal 29: Interactive Book Game is 120 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 Journal 29: Interactive Book Game for ages 14 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.
Journal 29: Interactive Book Game has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Journal 29: Interactive Book Game belongs to these categories: Puzzle and Book. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil. 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 Journal 29: Interactive Book Game are: D. Chassapakis. 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 Journal 29: Interactive Book Game 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.