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Mapominoes: United Kingdom
2011
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- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
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Mapominoes: United Kingdom is a board game released in 2011 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
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About the game
A stand-alone Series: Mapominoes game. From the publisher: The game that takes you to the 4 corners of the country. A fantastic game for 2-5 players that is fun, easy to learn, educational and highly addictive. Its like dominoes but with maps, as you build a map of the United Kingdom, by connecting counties that share a common border. Stay one step ahead of your opponents, as you race to be the first player to play all your county cards on the table and win the game. Block access to the Scottish Borders by holding on to Northumberland or Cumbria or open up Wales by playing Powys. Take a boat through the Irish Sea to Northern Ireland or travel by train through Surrey to Hampshire or Berkshire. Contents: 108 county cards, 12 transit cards, sand timer, rules.
Questions and answers
Mapominoes: United Kingdom supports 2–5 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 Mapominoes: United Kingdom 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 Mapominoes: United Kingdom 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.
Mapominoes: United Kingdom 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.
Mapominoes: United Kingdom belongs to these categories: Card Game and Educational. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 catalogue lists Mapominoes: United Kingdom 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.