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Phoenix
2026
Rules assistance for Phoenix
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 1.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Phoenix
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Phoenix is a board game released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alexandre Droit and Yannick Gobert and its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck.
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About the game
Phoenix invites players to compose their phoenix with the prettiest feathers. Collect the feathers with the most points to win the game. You’ll have to collect feathers from other players’ nests, or your own. But be careful: if you go home to collect a feather, you may be the last to play. To select a feather, each player has a token with the order of play. By picking up a feather from an opponent, you give them your token, and therefore your place in the turn. If you play at home, you’ll have to turn it over and move further back in the turn order. It’s all a question of strategy, whether you want to be among the first to select a feather, or whether you want to pick up a super-interesting feather. Make the right choice... —description from the publisher
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Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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.
Phoenix has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Phoenix belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Animals, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck. 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 Phoenix are: Alexandre Droit and Yannick Gobert. 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 Phoenix 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.