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Right Now
2026
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Right Now is a board game released in 2026 for 2–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Johannes Krenner and Markus Slawitscheck and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
Right Now is a fast-paced card game for 2 to 5 players where the golden rule is never to change the order or orientation of the 9 cards dealt to your hand. On your turn, you must either play a card (or an adjacent combo of cards) matching the discard pile's color, draw a card, or Exit the round strategically. Playing exactly four matching adjacent cards creates a powerful Super Combo!, which can be played regardless of the current color to quickly clear your hand. Special action cards make the game highly interactive by forcing opponents to draw, move, or rotate their cards, instantly ruining their planned combos. The first player to empty their hand—or the last player remaining after everyone else has dropped out—wins the round and scores 10 points. However, you can also Exit before the round ends to safely score points based on the cards left in your hand. Time your exit wisely to be the first player to reach 25 points and win the game. —description from the publisher
Editions
- Right NowENMandoo Games2026
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Artists
- Roxane Campoy
Publishers
- Mandoo Games
Questions and answers
Right Now 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 Right Now is 15–30 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 Right Now 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.
Right Now belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Right Now are: Johannes Krenner and Markus Slawitscheck. 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 Right Now 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.