- BGG rank
- BGG #16,995
- BGG rating
- 7.3
EAUCHEMIN
3–4 players60–80 min2025
Complexity 3.0/5
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,962
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Spur Note
2025
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Spur Note is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Rail Amasaki and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
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About the game
You are an aquarium keeper searching for the one penguin that no one has seen. Players take turns acting as the lead player, and the game unfolds with trick-taking–style play, where following the suit—here, the penguin species—matters. Each penguin belongs to one of three species, and players must play a penguin of the same species as the one led by the active player. But what happens if you don’t have a penguin of the required species…? By choosing and playing cards carefully, you gather clues about the other players’ hands and deduce the whereabouts of the missing penguin. Through this clever blend of deduction and trick-taking mechanisms, the game offers a rich, puzzle-like experience packed into a short playtime. Enjoy a tense and satisfying logical challenge that unfolds with every card played.
Editions
- Spur NoteEN14games2025
- Spur NoteJJ Board Game2025
Questions and answers
Spur Note 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 Spur Note is 10–20 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 Spur Note 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.
Spur Note has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Spur Note belongs to these categories: Animals and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking. 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 Spur Note are: Rail Amasaki. 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 Spur Note 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.