- BGG rank
- BGG #4,340
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Via Appia
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2013
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- BGG #22,249
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Jumpkins
2020
Rules assistance for Jumpkins
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Jumpkins
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Jumpkins is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michael Feldkötter.
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About the game
Forres Jump and his gang of flightless insects want to reach the small island in the pond by using sophisticated jumping techniques. To this end, they decide to hold a contest: Who will make the best use of the different take-off positions for the Jumpkins cubes and, with skill and a bit of luck, stack up with as many of his fellow members of the species as possible in order to form the tallest tower on the island? —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
Jumpkins supports 2–4 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 Jumpkins 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 Jumpkins 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.
Jumpkins 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.
Jumpkins belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Jumpkins and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Jumpkins are: Michael Feldkötter. 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 Jumpkins 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.