- BGG rank
- BGG #7,149
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Croak!
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 1999
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,661
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Splotch!
1998
Rules assistance for Splotch!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.1/5
Rules assistant for Splotch!
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Splotch! is a board game released in 1998 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Igor Polouchine and its main mechanics are Memory.
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About the game
Splotch! is a stand alone expansion for the base game Croak!. In the base game, players move pieces around a board attempting to land on pieces of the opposing player while trying to protect one's own queen frog. As players move across tiles, they are flipped over, revealing different items that affect gameplay. Splotch! follows the same rules as Croak! except for the addition of cards. Each player draws to 3 cards in his/her hand and may play one card during his/her turn and any number during an opponent's. These cards serve to modify the game by manipulating playing piece positions, cards in a player's hand or in the deck or the mechanics of a turn. This game also optionally extends the original Croak! to 5 or 6 players. Integrates with: Croak!
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Questions and answers
Splotch! 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 Splotch! is 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 Splotch! for ages 8 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.
Splotch! has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Splotch! belongs to these categories: Animals and Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory. 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 Splotch! are: Igor Polouchine. 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 Splotch! 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.