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- BGG #915
- BGG rating
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Blokus
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Nexos
2010
Rules assistance for Nexos
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Nexos
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Nexos is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Bernard Tavitian and its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Square Grid.
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About the game
Each player has 24 different pieces composed of 1 to 4 segments in his/her own colour. On each turn players place their pieces on the board. A players first piece must touch the similarly colour-marked area on the board. Hereafter, each pieces must touch at least 1 piece of the same color. The game ends when both players are unable to place new pieces. If a player manages to place all pieces he/she is awarded -10 bonus points. All other players score the number of segments of the tiles they weren't able to place, each segment being 1 point. The player with the lowest score wins.
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Questions and answers
Nexos 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 Nexos 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 Nexos 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.
Nexos has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Nexos belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. 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 Nexos are: Bernard Tavitian. 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 Nexos 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.