- BGG rank
- BGG #22,047
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Hochspannung
- 2–6 players
- 7–20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,195
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Qwitch
2002
Rules assistance for Qwitch
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- 2–8 players
- 10 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
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Qwitch is a board game released in 2002 for 2–8 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Maureen Hiron.
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About the game
Qwitch consists of 64 cards — with each card displaying one number (1-8) and one letter (A-H) — and 12 directional cards (up, down, or equal). Deal out the number/letter cards evenly, then each player draws a hand of five cards from their personal deck; place one card face-up in the center of the table. Turn over the top directional card to indicate how players can add cards to the central stack. With a +, you can play a card that's one letter or one number higher than the top card, e.g. you can play a "4" on a "3" or a "B" on an "A"; with a -, you play a card one letter or one number lower; and with a =, you must play a card that matches the letter or number on the top card. Without taking turns, players race to play cards onto the central pile. When any player empties his hand, play pauses, a new direction card is revealed, everyone draws back up to five cards, then play resumes. When a player has no cards remaining in hand or in his deck, he wins. With younger players, you can play in turn rather than simultaneously, with players being allowed to pass if they can't play.
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
- Mattel, Inc.
- Out of the Box Publishing
- Magellan
- Kanga Games
- Playroom Entertainment
Questions and answers
Qwitch supports 2–8 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 Qwitch is 10 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 Qwitch 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.
Qwitch has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Qwitch belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Real-time. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Qwitch and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Qwitch are: Maureen Hiron. 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 Qwitch 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.