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Rainbow Rage
2016
Rules assistance for Rainbow Rage
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Rainbow Rage
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Rainbow Rage is a board game released in 2016 for 2–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Matt Edmondson and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet — the colors of the rainbow. Easy, right? Better think again because this isn't your average rainbow. Big Potato are excited to present their most tense, all-or-nothing game to date: Rainbow Rage. The rules are simple: flip a rainbow card, spot the difference and race to grab the two colors that have swapped places. Spot a perfect rainbow card (with all the colors in the right order) and shout "Rainbow!" to pick up a color of your choice. Once you've collected every color and built your own perfect rainbow to victory, you're declared the winner. Doesn't sound too stressful? Well watch out, keeping hold of your colors isn't as easy as you might think. Grab the wrong color? Return one to the middle. Grab both wrong colors? Return two to the middle. Over excitedly yell "Rainbow!" at the wrong moment? Return all of your colors to the middle. Strap yourself in and get ready to tame some rainbows!
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Questions and answers
Rainbow Rage 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 Rainbow Rage is 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 Rainbow Rage 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 Rage 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 Rage belongs to these categories: Party Game and Action / Dexterity. 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 Rage are: Matt Edmondson. 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 Rage 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.