- BGG rank
- BGG #11,136
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Volle Weide
- 1–6 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,310
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- 6.4
Thread Count
2020
Rules assistance for Thread Count
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 5 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Thread Count
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Thread Count is a board game released in 2020 for 2–6 players, 5 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Moritz Dressler and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Line Drawing.
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About the game
Thread Count is a quick roll-and-write game for two or more players. The goal of the game is to collect as many socks, paper airplanes and mice as possible by extending the thread of wool over the carpet towards the cat's paw. Tipping over porcelain cups should be avoided. Each turn, players roll a six-sided die and extend their thread by the number of segments shown by the die. They have to draw in a straight line and may bend off only once during a turn. If they draw over an item, they collect it. After the first player collected the first set of items, a timer sets in that will trigger the end of the game. Players will score points for each item and sets of items as well as for ending the thread at the cat's paw. They will lose points for porcelain cups that got tipped over. The player with the most total points wins. —description from the designer
Designers
Publishers
- Fractal Juegos
- Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag
- White Goblin Games
- Mercurio
Questions and answers
Thread Count 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 Thread Count 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 Thread Count 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.
Thread Count has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Thread Count belongs to these categories: Animals, Dice, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Line Drawing. 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 Thread Count are: Moritz Dressler. 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 Thread Count 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.