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Mess Machine
2014
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- 30 min
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- Complexity 1.5/5
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Mess Machine is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Nikos Chondropoulos and its main mechanics are Action Queue.
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About the game
Working in a toy factory is enjoyable, but it's also a very demanding job! What happens if an automated toy machine breaks down? Who will bring order to the mess that is created? In Mess Machine, the players are workers in a toy factory where a machine has malfunctioned and is messing up the production. They must cooperate and figure out quickly the correct buttons to press in order to repair the damage and reassemble the toys! However, only one player will win. Can you find the best way to fix the broken toy and get the other players to follow your way? Προσοχή, η παιχνιδομηχανή τρελάθηκε!Μπορείς να βάλεις σε τάξη το χάος που προκάλεσε; Συνεργάσου με τους συμπαίκτες σου για την επίλυση του παζλ, βρες ποια πλήκτρα πρέπει να πατηθούν, για να φτιαχτεί η ζημιά και κέρδισε τους περισσότερους πόντους με… μπλόφα και στρατηγική! Μην ξεχνάς ότι η συνεργασία για την επίλυση του παζλ είναι απαραίτητη! Ωστόσο, φρόντισε να αναπτύξεις και τη στρατηγική σου για να είσαι εσύ ο νικητής στο τέλος του παιχνιδιού!
Editions
- Mess MachineenQuick Simple Fun Games2017
- Mess MachineenDesyllas Games2015
- ΤρελομηχανήDesyllas Games2014
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Publishers
- Desyllas Games
- Quick Simple Fun Games
Questions and answers
Mess Machine 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 Mess Machine is 30 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 Mess Machine 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.
Mess Machine 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.
Mess Machine belongs to these categories: Bluffing, Puzzle, and Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are Action Queue. 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 Mess Machine are: Nikos Chondropoulos. 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 Mess Machine 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.