- BGG rank
- BGG #4,398
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Subdivision
- 1–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,301
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Sync or Swim
2022
Rules assistance for Sync or Swim
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 30–45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Sync or Swim
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Sync or Swim is a board game released in 2022 for 3–6 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Lucas Hedgren and Divya Hedgren and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Trading.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #117
- BGG rating
- 7.7
7 Wonders
- 2–7 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2010
- BGG rank
- BGG #252
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Sea Salt & Paper
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2022
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Bohnanza: 25th Anniversary Edition
- 2–7 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #540
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Millennium Blades
- 2–5 players
- 80–120 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #419
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Daybreak
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,152
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Gateway Island
- 1–12 players
- 15–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,862
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Mega Empires: The West
- 5–9 players
- 180–780 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #349
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Lost Cities
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 1999
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,254
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Gin Rummy
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 1909
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,172
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Kitchen Rush
- 1–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,552
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Kitchen Rush (Revised Edition)
- 2–4 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2019
About the game
Inspired by real life synchronized swimming, Sync or Swim focuses on teamwork, collaboration, and communication. Each round, teammates plan the perfect routine while taking direction from the team captain. The clock starts and players start trading, placing, and diving for cards to get their performance just right. As your team progresses through each round, the routines become more challenging and throw all sorts of twists your way! At the end of each round, the free app judges your performance based on your timing and accuracy—You and your friends will discover creative tactics for better strategies and scores each time you play. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Pegasus Spiele
- IELLO
- Bézier Games
Questions and answers
Sync or Swim supports 3–6 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 Sync or Swim is 30–45 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 Sync or Swim 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.
Sync or Swim has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Sync or Swim belongs to these categories: Card Game and Sports. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Trading. 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 Sync or Swim are: Lucas Hedgren and Divya Hedgren. 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 Sync or Swim 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.