
- BGG rank
- BGG #23,060
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Spin Monkeys
- 2–8 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2012

2004
Rules assistance for Seasons: The Calendar Rummy Game
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Seasons: The Calendar Rummy Game is a board game released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Mark Sellmeyer and Rob Martin and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Pattern Building.
From the Box: Seasons is the fun new way to play rummy based on a familiar concept-the months of the year! Each player starts the game with their own season-themed deck. Score points by getting rid of your cards faster than your opponents. Earn bonus points by stealing your opponents' cards or by playing special holiday, birthday and wild cards. Keen strategy is required as you progressively fine-tune your deck throughout the game. The first player to earn 365 points wins! (366 during a leap year!) Components Include: 4 decks of 55 cards, each themed in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter 48 month cards in 4 different suits 4 holiday cards 1 happy birthday card 2 wild cards Scorepad Rule book
Seasons: The Calendar Rummy Game 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 Seasons: The Calendar Rummy Game is 90 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 Seasons: The Calendar Rummy Game 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.
Seasons: The Calendar Rummy Game 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.
Seasons: The Calendar Rummy Game belongs to these categories: Card Game and Number. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Pattern Building. 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 Seasons: The Calendar Rummy Game are: Mark Sellmeyer and Rob Martin. 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 Seasons: The Calendar Rummy Game 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.