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Misfits: The Tactical Stacking Game
2023
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- 20–30 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Misfits: The Tactical Stacking Game is a board game released in 2023 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Alexander Neumann and its main mechanics are Stacking and Balancing.
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About the game
‘Misfits is simple, immediate, a blend of dexterity, art, and creative play, transforming stacking into an aesthetically pleasing experience, with a touch of magic’ - Tom Brewster, on Shut Up and Sit Down's podcast and Gift Guide ‘Misfits is deceptively simple, yet wildly addictive’ — Leslie Scott, inventor of Jenga ‘Jenga for lunatics’ — Simon Lewis, The Telegraph, best tabletop game for a man ‘Misfits is the next family game, this gaming season.’ — Alison Moss, BBC Radio Jersey ‘This is the dream board game experience’ — Yogscast Live, on a livestream with Chance and Counters board game cafe How to Play The first person to stack all blocks from their hand into the shared tower wins the game. Each player chooses ten blocks from the box at random. Take turns around a table, stacking one block per turn. Blocks may be placed in any direction or orientation, but once played in the tower, the blocks cannot be moved or repositioned. Should any blocks fall during your turn, collect each of the fallen pieces and add them to your hand. If the entire tower falls on your turn, you have to collect all the pieces, including any left standing. No one is eliminated from the game. 40 unique shapes. No two stacks are the same. It’s nail-biting. Surprising. Delightful.
Editions
- Misfits: Pocket Editionen(Self-Published)2026
- Misfits: The Tactical Stacking Gameen(Self-Published)2024
- Misfits: The Tactical Stacking Gameen(Self-Published)2023
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Questions and answers
Misfits: The Tactical Stacking Game 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 Misfits: The Tactical Stacking Game is 20–30 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 Misfits: The Tactical Stacking Game for ages 6 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.
Misfits: The Tactical Stacking Game 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.
Misfits: The Tactical Stacking Game belongs to these categories: Party Game and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Stacking and Balancing. 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 Misfits: The Tactical Stacking Game are: Alexander Neumann. 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 Misfits: The Tactical Stacking Game 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.