
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,251
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Rock the Beat
2008
Rules assistance for Rock the Beat
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–12 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
About the game
Players in Rock the Beat do just that, creating a steady beat by slapping their thighs and clapping their hands to the rhythm of the Queen song "We Will Rock You". At the start of the game, each player receives a card showing a symbol that the player can create with her hands: deer antlers, thumb's up, thumbing your nose, etc. Once the beat is established, the start player replaces the clap with her own symbol, then the symbol of another player, e.g., slap, slap, <<thumb's up>>, slap, slap, <<antlers>>. The player who holds the antlers card must repeat his own symbol on the next clap, then "throw" someone else's signal. When a player messes up the rhythm or fails to respond to his signal, he receives a new symbol card, while his old one goes to the player who threw him the symbol. This latter player now has two symbols in front of him, making gameplay trickier for him. Who will keep rocking the beat and collecting cards?
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Kaissa Chess & Games
- Galápagos Jogos
- Buró
- asmodee
- Hobby Japan
- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Kod Kod
- HUCH!
- Ludicus Games
- Reflexshop
- Crómola
- Oliphante
- Kanga Games
- Brain Games
- Playroom Entertainment
- Cocktail Games
- Hutter Trade GmbH + Co KG
- Just Play Games
Questions and answers
The rules assistant for Rock the Beat will help explain turns, card effects and disputed situations, with references to verified official materials and saved question history. It is not ready yet; verified sources for your edition are still being prepared.
Rock the Beat supports 4–12 players according to the catalogue.
The listed playing time for Rock the Beat is 30 minutes. The actual duration depends on the group and its familiarity with the game.
The catalogue lists Rock the Beat for ages 8 and up. Check the age guidance on your edition.
The credited designers of Rock the Beat are: Gabriel Ecoutin.
The catalogue lists Rock the Beat as a base game.
Rules assistant for Rock the Beat
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