- BGG rank
- BGG #2,370
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Medium
- 2–8 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,387
- BGG rating
- 6.2
That Old Wallpaper
2022
Rules assistance for That Old Wallpaper
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- 2–5 players
- 15–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
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That Old Wallpaper is a board game released in 2022 for 2–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Nathan Thornton and Danielle Deley and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Pattern Building.
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About the game
In That Old Wallpaper, you attempt to recover the wall of a house with wallpaper, matching as many patterns as you can. In the game, a number of locations are available where wallpaper cards will come up for grabs. Each turn, players simultaneously choose a location, and if they're the only one to pick a location, they get the card or cards in that location. If you choose the same location as someone else, each of you receives a "hazy memory" card that features a wallpaper pattern along only one edge instead of along all four edges. When you receive regular wallpaper cards, you must add them to your other played cards immediately, ideally matching the pattern halves to create a complete pattern. Patterns come in four colors, with each color having two sizes. A wild pattern is also available, which seems kind of weird, but so be it. To end a turn, deal a new wallpaper card to each location, which means that some locations will likely have more cards than other ones. At game's end, use your hazy memory cards to complete patterns on the edge of your wallpaper, then score for each color of pattern. The score of a pattern is the number of large symbols of that color multiplied by the number of small symbols, so if you don't have at least one large and small symbol, you score nothing for that color!
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Publishers
- Alderac Entertainment Group
Questions and answers
That Old Wallpaper supports 2–5 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 That Old Wallpaper is 15–30 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 That Old Wallpaper 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.
That Old Wallpaper has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
That Old Wallpaper belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and 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 That Old Wallpaper are: Nathan Thornton and Danielle Deley. 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 That Old Wallpaper 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.