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Rimtik
2011
Rules assistance for Rimtik
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–8 players
- 15 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Rimtik
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Rimtik is a board game released in 2011 for 3–8 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jean-Baptiste Fremaux, Paul-Adrien Tournier, and Thomas Luzurier and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Singing.
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About the game
According to legend, macaws in the tropical forests of South America choose their new leader after ruthless battles of rhymes. Rimtik is the name that macaws gave to this challenging party game, which has been transformed into a card game for those who like to play in nice homes far away from the tropical forests of South America. In Rimtik, competing alone or in teams, players play cards on a shared discard pile. The cards show one or more feathers of various colors, and when you play a matching-colored card on top of an intact feather, then you must say a word that rhymes with the word last said; if the feather is broken, then you can keep your rhymes to yourself. Some broken feathers force players to race to slap the discard pile, with the last player drawing a new card from the deck. To win the game, you need to win a predetermined number of rounds. Macaw!
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Questions and answers
Rimtik supports 3–8 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 Rimtik is 15 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 Rimtik for ages 10 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.
Rimtik has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Rimtik belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word Game, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Singing. 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 Rimtik are: Jean-Baptiste Fremaux, Paul-Adrien Tournier, and Thomas Luzurier. 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 Rimtik 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.