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- BGG rating
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Swish Jr.
2013
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- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Swish Jr. is a board game released in 2013 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Gali Shimoni and Zvi Shalem and its main mechanics are Pattern Building and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
Swish Jr. is a version for children of Swish, a pattern recognition card game in which players make matches – dubbed "Swishes" – before opponents. Swish Jr. includes 42 transparent cards; each card has some combination of small shapes on it, with these items coming in four colors. To set up the game, lay out 12 cards on the table. Players simultaneously try to create "Swishes" by spotting two or more cards that can be laid on top of one another in some manner so that shapes of the same color fit. Create a Swish, and you claim the cards used, with new cards then being laid out. Whoever claims the most cards wins the game.
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Swish Jr. supports 2–6 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 Swish Jr. is 15 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 Swish Jr. for ages 5 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.
Swish Jr. 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.
Swish Jr. belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Pattern Building and Pattern Recognition. 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 Swish Jr. are: Gali Shimoni and Zvi Shalem. 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 Swish Jr. 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.