- BGG rank
- BGG #27,173
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Elongo
- 2–4 players
- 40–60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,096
- BGG rating
- 4.1
Marram
2018
Rules assistance for Marram
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- 2–4 players
- 25–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Marram
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Marram is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 25–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Robert William Smith and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
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About the game
Marram is a strategic tile game for 2-4 players. Players draw 3 tiles and take turns to lay 2 tiles that depict certain characteristics of features (two types of snakes, worms and patches of grass and sand), laying them to fit with those already laid. Instead of laying a tile, the player may elect to use a spade card that allows the player to flip certain already-laid tiles changing the pattern of the underlying grass and sand. Players claim ownership of features by placing welly boots on them during their turns. There are limited welly boots and several features to lay on, so the choice on where and whether to claim features is the key part of the game. Completing a feature allows the player to score points and to claim back their welly boots for further use. Using a spade card allows the player to capture welly boots on the tile that is flipped as well as potentially completing features. Players have the option of a short 30 minute game to reach pre-agreed points totals or a longer game in which all tiles are played. the player with the highest points total wins. The set comprises a scoreboard, 96 tiles, 8 spade cards, 4 counters and 4 different coloured sets of 7 welly boots, and a tile bag. —description from the publisher
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Marram 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 Marram is 25–60 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 Marram 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.
Marram 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.
Marram belongs to these categories: Animals and Abstract Strategy. 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 credited designers of Marram are: Robert William Smith. 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 Marram 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.