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SPQF
2018
Rules assistance for SPQF
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for SPQF
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SPQF is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Grant Rodiek and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Follow.
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About the game
SPQF is a deck-building game about growing your ancient civilization from humble origins to greatness. It plays with 2-4 players in about 30 minutes. Deck management is distilled to a single choice where you choose what kind of civilization you shall be. One led by the military? Perhaps one with a strong agricultural foundation? As your civilization grows, your vision will be more difficult to manage, others will steal your ideas, and trade will flourish. The name SPQF is a play on the ancient Roman abbreviation SPQR, seen still today on ancient structures throughout the city. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
SPQF 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 SPQF is 20–45 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 SPQF for ages 14 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.
SPQF has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
SPQF belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Follow. 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 SPQF are: Grant Rodiek. 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 SPQF 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.