
- BGG rating
- 7.2
The Daily Weather: Weekly Forecast
- 1 player
- 5 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2026

2026
Rules assistance for The Daily Weather
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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The Daily Weather is a board game released in 2026 for 1 player, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ian Tarter and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Tile Placement, and Layering.
As The Daily Weather’s newest meteorologist, it’s your duty to get the weather report ready. However, first you must arrange the weather map so only the current day and month are visible, and the weather pattern of the day is visible. Can you make today’s map? Determine today’s unique setup using the real-world date and season, then use overlapping cards to work your way towards a solution. Score points for more effective solutions as you try to predict the unpredictable weather!
The Daily Weather supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for The Daily Weather is 10 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 The Daily Weather for ages 8 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.
The Daily Weather has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
The Daily Weather belongs to these categories: Card Game and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Tile Placement, and Layering. 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 The Daily Weather are: Ian Tarter. 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 The Daily Weather 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.