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Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points
2026
Rules assistance for Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points
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- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.4/5
For 2 players
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Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points is a board game released in 2026 for 2–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ellie Dix and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Contracts, and Worker Placement.
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About the game
Create brilliant bargello embroidery in Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points, an easy-to-learn worker placement game in which you hunt for the perfect thread, fulfill intricate commissions, seek out artisan equipment, and create stunning canvases. Establish a thriving needlecraft studio by designing and stitching your own gorgeous needlework projects! Can you choose the right tools for the job? Pick the patterns that your customers will love? Will you wait for the perfect threads, or improvise with the colors that tumble to the sale shelves? Send your assistants to the shops that suit your creative flair and gather the thread you'll need for that next pattern! —description from the publisher
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- Osprey Games
Questions and answers
Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points 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 Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points 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 Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points 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.
Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points belongs to these categories: Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Contracts, and Worker Placement. 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 Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points are: Ellie Dix. 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 Threaded: A Game of Needles and Points 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.