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Nasi Lemak: The Game
2023
Rules assistance for Nasi Lemak: The Game
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- 2–5 players
- 15–30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Nasi Lemak: The Game is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Logan Ghanesh and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Negotiation.
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About the game
Nasi Lemak is a fun and competitive card game designed for 2 to 5 players, with a playtime of 15 to 30 minutes. Set in a far-away village where Nasi Lemak, a traditional Malaysian delicacy, is highly sought after, players assume the roles of Nasi Lemak stall owners and compete to make the most packs of Nasi Lemak. Through collecting ingredients, trading, and utilizing action cards strategically, players aim to reach five Nasi Lemak packs or have the most packs by the end of the game. With its unique theme and engaging gameplay, Nasi Lemak offers an enjoyable and competitive experience for players as they strive to satisfy their customers' cravings. —description from the publisher
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Nasi Lemak: The Game supports 2–5 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 Nasi Lemak: The Game is 15–30 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 Nasi Lemak: The Game for ages 7 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.
Nasi Lemak: The 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.
Nasi Lemak: The Game belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Negotiation. 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 Nasi Lemak: The Game are: Logan Ghanesh. 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 Nasi Lemak: The 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.