- BGG rank
- BGG #23,303
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Make 'n' Break: Junior
- 2–5 players
- 15–20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2010
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,797
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Make 'n' Break: Circus
2014
Rules assistance for Make 'n' Break: Circus
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Make 'n' Break: Circus
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Make 'n' Break: Circus is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Jack Lawson and Andrew Lawson and its main mechanics are Stacking and Balancing and Pattern Building.
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About the game
Make 'n' Break Circus continues the Make 'n' Break gaming tradition by pitting players against one another in building contests. In this version of the game, each round consists of head-to-head contests between two players. Each player takes one wooden tiger, one wooden panther, and five wooden blocks. Someone flips over one of the challenge cards, and each player races to build the depicted structure. Whoever finishes first grabs the animal feedbox from the table, and if he build correctly, he receives the points shown on the card. After a predetermined number of rounds, whoever has accumulated the most points wins.
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Publishers
- Ravensburger AG
Questions and answers
Make 'n' Break: Circus 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 Make 'n' Break: Circus is 15 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 Make 'n' Break: Circus for ages 6 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.
Make 'n' Break: Circus 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.
Make 'n' Break: Circus belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Stacking and Balancing and Pattern Building. 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 Make 'n' Break: Circus are: Jack Lawson and Andrew Lawson. 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 Make 'n' Break: Circus 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.