- BGG rank
- BGG #1,328
- BGG rating
- 6.8
NMBR 9
- 1–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2017
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- BGG rank
- BGG #19,299
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Restart
2025
Rules assistance for Restart
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- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 2 players
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Restart is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Younsu Hwang and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
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About the game
In Restart, you can hoard tiles and block others from playing theirs, but who will do it best? Whoever gets rid of all their tiles first — or has the fewest points at game's end — wins. The game's depth comes from special tiles, such as the RESTART and END tiles, which can instantly change the course of play! In addition, the Scissors and Trash Bin tiles allow you to remove tiles from rows, adding more tactical options. Each player is given a screen and a number of tiles behind it, depending on the number of players. From the dealt tiles, players place all of their 1-tiles in the center of the table to begin a row for each of the game's five colors. On their turn, a player may play one or possibly several tiles to continue a row of the same color. Played tiles must always have a higher number than the previous tile in that row, and multiple tiles may only be played if they are consecutive numbers (for example, 4, 5, and 6 of the same color). The game includes tiles in five colors, numbered 1–15, plus two special tiles with the value 16: the 16-END tile, when played last, closes the row, while the Restart-tile (16 when played, 0 after) effectively restarts the numbering of that row. In addition to colored tiles, there are two types of special tiles that can be played on any row: the Scissors-tile allows you to remove the last tile played on a row. The Trash Bin-tile allows you to remove all tiles from a row except for its starting 1-tile. After playing either the Scissors or Trash Can, the player may immediately continue their turn by playing number tile(s) on the same row where they removed tiles. A round ends when no one can play anymore or all players have chosen to pass. At that point, remaining tiles for each player are scored, and a new round begins with a fresh deal. The game continues until one player has 100 or more points, or if anyone manages to play their last tile. The winner is the player with the fewest points, or the one whom managed to play all of their tiles!
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- AMIGO
- Ghenos Games
- Lautapelit.fi
- IELLO
Questions and answers
Restart 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 Restart is 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 Restart 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.
Restart has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Restart belongs to these categories: Number and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 Restart are: Younsu Hwang. 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 Restart 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.