
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,867
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Komm zum Punkt
- 2–10 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2025

2021
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Less Is More is a board game released in 2021 for 3–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ralf zur Linde.
Each round in Less Is More one player is the guesser who tries to identify a term described by others, and those other players try to describe that terms with as few words and letters as possible. To clue "Berlin", for example, you could write "Capital Germany" or you could go with the possibly still decipherable "Cap Germ" or maybe "Cap DE". Whoever uses the fewest letters yet is understood by the guesser scores points.
Less Is More supports 3–6 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 Less Is More 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 Less Is More for ages 10 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.
Less Is More has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Less Is More belongs to these categories: Word Game and Party Game. 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 Less Is More and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Less Is More are: Ralf zur Linde. 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 Less Is More 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.