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- BGG rating
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Subbuteo
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Set & Match
2017
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- 2–4 players
- 15–30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
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Set & Match is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Philippe Latarse and its main mechanics are Simulation, Flicking, and Tug of War.
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About the game
Set & Match is the unique tennis game, recreating the sensations of a tennis game away from the court. The game mainly follows the rules of the game of tennis. Set & Match is a game of flicking. The board represents a tennis court, and players play with a ball pawn. On their turn, a player flicks the ball to the other side of the "net" and tries to make it reach areas that gives the most "pts". If a player scores enough "pts", they win the point. Points are scored as in a tennis game. The game ends when a player reaches the number of sets / games that was defined at the beginning of the game.
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- Broadway Toys LTD
- Hobby Japan
- Gemblo Company
- Prétexte SAS
Questions and answers
Set & Match 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 Set & Match 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 Set & Match for ages 7 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.
Set & Match has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Set & Match belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity and Sports. Its main mechanics are Simulation, Flicking, and Tug of War. 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 Set & Match are: Philippe Latarse. 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 Set & Match 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.