- BGG rating
- 7.0
Qwirkle: Expansion Boards
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,100
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Qwirkle
2006
Rules assistance for Qwirkle
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Qwirkle
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Qwirkle is a board game released in 2006 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Susan McKinley Ross and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Tile Placement, and Square Grid.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Qwirkle: Connect
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Qwirkle: Erweiterung 2
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 2016
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Qwirkle: Super Pouvoirs
- 2–4 players
- 2025
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About the game
The abstract game of Qwirkle consists of 108 wooden blocks with six different shapes in six different colors. There is no board, players simply use an available flat surface. Players begin the game with six blocks. The start player places blocks of a single matching attribute (color or shape but not both) on the table. Thereafter, a player adds blocks adjacent to at least one previously played block. The blocks must all be played in a line and match, without duplicates, either the color or shape of the previous block. Players score one point for each block played plus all blocks adjacent. It is possible for a block to score in more than one direction. If a player completes a line containing all six shapes or colors, an additional six points are scored. The player then refills his hand to six blocks. The game ends when the draw bag is depleted and one player plays all of his remaining blocks, earning a six point bonus. The player with the high score wins.
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Publishers
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- Broadway Toys LTD
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- GoKids 玩樂小子
- Schmidt Spiele
- Korea Boardgames
- G3
- 999 Games
- Lúdilo
- cutia.ro
- Inter Hobby Co., Ltd.
- Competo / Marektoy
- Outset Media
- Corfix
- Coiledspring Games
- IELLO
- Nasza Księgarnia
- MS Edizioni
- Productief BV
- Compaya.hu: Gamer Café Kft.
- Green Board Game Co.
- MindWare
- Éveil & Jeux
Questions and answers
Qwirkle 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 Qwirkle is 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 Qwirkle for ages 6 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.
Qwirkle 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.
Qwirkle belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, 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 Qwirkle are: Susan McKinley Ross. 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 Qwirkle 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.