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Perfect Numbers
2022
Rules assistance for Perfect Numbers
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- 2–4 players
- 15–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Perfect Numbers
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Perfect Numbers is a board game released in 2022 for 2–4 players, 15–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Lars Jansen and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Market.
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About the game
In Perfect Numbers you’ll take groups of cards from the ‘market’, sort them by color and add them to your own collection. By taking a perfect number from the market, you can complete a colored row. All cards in this row go to your point pile and represent one point per card. You are enticed to make longer rows, as you’ll get bonus points. But this increases the risk of having to discard cards. The winner has collected the most points (cards) at the end of the game. The game is an eco-friendly game, meaning it is made of FSC materials, bio-degradable plastic and ink, and resin instead of glue. The full carbon footprint is also compensated. To emphasize the eco-friendly nature, the cards are set in the different climate zones and the animals are made of trash. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Jolly Dutch Productions
Questions and answers
Perfect Numbers 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 Perfect Numbers is 15–45 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 Perfect Numbers 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.
Perfect Numbers has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Perfect Numbers belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Market. 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 Perfect Numbers are: Lars Jansen. 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 Perfect Numbers 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.