
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,530
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Speedy Ants
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 2022

2016
Rules assistance for Rainbow 35
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Rainbow 35 is a board game released in 2016 for 2–5 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Kim Sehee and Kang Chulku and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Pattern Recognition.
Cards numbered from 1 to 35 are lying out face up. A deck of cards numbered from 1-30 is shuffled and one card is put face up. Whoever points to the corresponding number first wins the card. Then the next card is revealed etc. Every card that has been taken by a player and shows the same color as the revealed card raises the number on the revealed card by one. I.e. If Player a already has a yellow card and a yellow 7 is revealed, players have to find the card with the 8 to claim the center card. Whoever gains 4 cards of the same color or cards with all 7 colours wins.
Rainbow 35 supports 2–5 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 Rainbow 35 is 10–20 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 Rainbow 35 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.
Rainbow 35 has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Rainbow 35 belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Number. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Pattern Recognition. 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 Rainbow 35 are: Kim Sehee and Kang Chulku. 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 Rainbow 35 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.