
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,647
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Eschaton
- 2–6 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2016

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Shindig Machine: Bits & Pieces is an expansion for Shindig Machine released in 2015 for 2–8 players and 5–180 minutes per game. It was designed by Adam Watts and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Storytelling, and Cooperative Game.
A 36 Card Expansion for Shindig Machine with new artwork that expands the storytelling possibilities of the core set.
Shindig Machine: Bits & Pieces supports 2–8 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 Shindig Machine: Bits & Pieces is 5–180 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.
Shindig Machine: Bits & Pieces belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Storytelling, and Cooperative Game. 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 Shindig Machine: Bits & Pieces are: Adam Watts. 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 Shindig Machine: Bits & Pieces as an expansion for Shindig Machine. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Shindig Machine to use it. Check that your edition of Shindig Machine is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.