- BGG rank
- BGG #15,284
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Simplicity
2021
Rules assistance for Simplicity
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 20–40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Simplicity
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Simplicity is a board game released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by David Brain and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Modular Board, and Pattern Building.
About the game
The city of Simplicity is growing quickly. Week after week new neighborhoods appear and it is getting urgent to find people who will be responsible for the rapid construction of the city. Over 5 rounds each player will place Building Tiles, trying to be strategic in creating the most convenient neighborhoods to get the most points at the end of the game. —description from the publisher La ciudad de Simplicity está creciendo rapidamente. Semana a semana aparecen nuevos barrios y es urgente encontrar a alguien que se haga cargo de la construcción de la ciudad. A lo largo de 5 rondas cada jugador construirá Losetas de Edificios, intentando ser estrategico en crear los barrios más convenientes para obtener la mayor cantidad de puntos al final del juego. —descripción de la editorial
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Fractal Juegos
- Gigamic
Questions and answers
Simplicity supports 2–6 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 Simplicity is 20–40 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 Simplicity 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.
Simplicity has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Simplicity belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and City Building. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Modular Board, 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 Simplicity are: David Brain. 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 Simplicity 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.