- BGG rank
- BGG #21,481
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Stacked
- 1–5 players
- 15–45 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2020
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- BGG rating
- 5.2
Stoplights
2007
Rules assistance for Stoplights
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–3 players
- 5 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Stoplights
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Stoplights is a board game released in 2007 for 1–3 players, 5 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Sean Brown and its main mechanics are Pattern Building.
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About the game
Stoplights is a game for 2 or 3 players that is easy to learn, quick to play, and fun for all ages. Players start with 4 cards each and compete to be the first to line up 5 of their color stoplights horizontally or diagonally. On a players turn they may play a card and draw a replacement, cover any card on the table with one from their hand, or draw 2 cards. That's it! It sounds easy, but it is hard to do. Games sometimes last only seconds, but most last several minutes. The strategies are deep, but the game is easy enough a 5 year old can win. As an educational tool, Stoplights is a great way to help young ones count, and group colors. Fans of strategy games will find it a quick, but challenging filler. This game is suitable Ages 4 and up
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Questions and answers
Stoplights supports 1–3 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 Stoplights is 5 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 Stoplights for ages 4 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.
Stoplights has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Stoplights belongs to these categories: Card Game, Abstract Strategy, and Educational. 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 Stoplights are: Sean Brown. 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 Stoplights 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.