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Motto
2015
Rules assistance for Motto
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Motto
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Motto is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
What is your personal motto? Does it concern love, passion, or maybe money? Are you focused on finding the "other half" or fulfillment in a hobby — or do you just dream about fortune? Everyone has their own life goals , but in Motto they are all equally important. Only a skillful combination will lead to the final victory. Iconic author Reiner Knizia brings you an attempt to connect these three values. Collect the right cards and combine them into strong melds to win the most valuable tokens. As in life, you will need a bit of luck, prediction, and cold calculation.
Questions and answers
Motto 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 Motto 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 Motto 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.
Motto has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Motto belongs to these categories: Humor. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Motto are: Reiner Knizia. 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 Motto 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.