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Printing Press
2023
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- 1–4 players
- 15–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 1 player
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Printing Press is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Łukasz Woźniak and Przemek Wojtkowiak and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, End Game Bonuses, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
The printing press is a remarkable invention that demands exceptional skill to operate with finesse. In the game Printing Press, your objective is to impeccably fulfill customer orders and bring renown to your printing workshop. The gameplay spans three rounds, during which you strategically select plates, frames, and printing cards to meticulously execute each customer's request. The more faithfully you carry out your entrusted tasks, the greater the acclaim you'll earn. After three rounds, the player with the most fame points wins.
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Questions and answers
Printing Press supports 1–4 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 Printing Press is 15–60 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 Printing Press for ages 10 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.
Printing Press has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Printing Press belongs to these categories: Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, End Game Bonuses, and Open Drafting. 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 Printing Press are: Łukasz Woźniak and Przemek Wojtkowiak. 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 Printing Press 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.