- BGG rank
- BGG #14,461
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Sequence
Rules assistance for Sequence
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 25 min
- 9+
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Sequence
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Sequence is a board game for 2–4 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up.
About the game
Sequence is played with numbers or letters. The game is based on an idea which eliminates both arithmetic and word-formation. The object is to place numbers (ranging from 1 to 10) or letters (ranging from A to Z) in sequences on a limited number of squares. The pieces are drawn at random from bags. Both numbers and letters are graded. The numbers are themselves equivalent to points. The letters range in value from 1 (for A) to 26 (for Z). The winner is either the first player to dispose of all his pieces or the one left with the lowest number of unused points.
Publishers
- Magna Craft
Questions and answers
Sequence 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 Sequence is 25 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 Sequence for ages 9 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.
The catalogue lists Sequence 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.