- BGG rank
- BGG #26,589
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Connect5
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- 15–60 min
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- 2019
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Match'n Lock!
2024
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- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 1 player
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Match'n Lock! is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Giangiacomo Borghese and its main mechanics are Grid Coverage and Connections.
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About the game
Description Match & Lock is a strategic positioning game, from 1 to 4 participants, suitable for the whole family and made entirely of wood. Rules To win, the player must create combinations of circles of their own color, placing the checkers or rotating on the board the multicolored checkers, taken at random from the bag. Each time the player succeeds in creating a combination of his own color, he earns points from each involved multicolored checker and must place a checker of his color above them, thereby blocking the rotation of adjacent multicolored checkers. Each multicolored checker has a value expressed in points. Who has more, the moment the last multicolored token is placed, wins the game! Link Scratch version
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Match'n Lock! supports 1–4 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 Match'n Lock! is 30–45 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 Match'n Lock! 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.
Match'n Lock! 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.
Match'n Lock! belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Grid Coverage and Connections. 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 Match'n Lock! are: Giangiacomo Borghese. 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 Match'n Lock! 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.