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- BGG #27,176
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Equate
- 2–4 players
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Mathable
1987
Rules assistance for Mathable
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 9+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Mathable
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Mathable is a board game released in 1987 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by François Robillard and its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Square Grid.
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About the game
Mixmath, a.k.a. Mathable, is a game based upon mathematical equations which must be formed on the playing board. It has been described as being like playing Scrabble but using numbers. To do this, the players make use of a playing board with normal squares, squares with a restriction (pink squares) and squares with an award (blue-grey squares marked 2x, and white squares marked 3x), and of 126 numbered tokens. The player who at the end of the game has obtained most points is proclaimed winner.
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Jumbo
- Diset S. A.
- Bojeux, Inc.
- Éditions Gladius International, Inc.
- Hausemann & Hötte N.V.
- Wrebbit
- Jocus (I)
- Wooky Entertainment
Questions and answers
Mathable 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 Mathable is 45–60 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 Mathable for ages 9 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.
Mathable has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Mathable belongs to these categories: Number, Abstract Strategy, and Math. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Square Grid. 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 Mathable are: François Robillard. 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 Mathable 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.