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- BGG rating
- 7.2
LOT
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- 20 min
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Spline
2011
Rules assistance for Spline
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 10 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Spline
For 2 players
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Spline is a board game released in 2011 for 2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Néstor Romeral Andrés and its main mechanics are Pattern Building.
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About the game
Spline is a very simple game for 2 players that can be played with a Series: Shibumi set. It uses a n×n set of stacking spheres in 2 colors (4×4 or 5×5 are recommended, but larger sets can be used). A 4×4 set, for example, is a pyramid of 30 marbles: 4×4=16 on the first layer 3×3=9 on the second layer 2×2=4 on the third layer 1×1=1 on the fourth layer The board (n×n) starts empty. Starting with white, each player places a marble on an empty space or platform (2×2 arrangement of marbles). The first player making a full line of his color on any layer wins. Lines may be diagonal. This is, for a 4×4 set, a 4-in-a-row on the first layer, or a 3-in-a-row on the 2nd layer, or a 2-in-a-row on the 3rd layer. SPLine was born when researching on stacking spheres. It is intended to be the simplest game that can be defined for this set of components. There is a variant in which you can move already placed balls: see Spline+ HAIKU for SPLINE (Cameron Browne): Reach to touch the sky, but heaven smiles on those who reach from side to side. ONLINE PLAY http://www.jocly.com/jocly/hubquick/shibumi-spline (human vs human and human vs computer) Included in the Shibumi Rule Book Soft cover: http://www.lulu.com/shop/cameron-browne-and-nestor-romeral-andres/shibumi-rule-book/paperback/product-18940123.html Downloadable PDF: http://www.nestorgames.com/rulebooks/SHIBUMI_EN.pdf
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Questions and answers
Spline supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Spline is 10 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 Spline for ages 6 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.
Spline has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Spline belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are 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 Spline are: Néstor Romeral Andrés. 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 Spline 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.