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Tinker Tailor
2015
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- 2–6 players
- 45–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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Tinker Tailor is a board game released in 2015 for 2–6 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Richard Denning and Matthew Comben and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Set Collection.
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About the game
Tinker Tailor is a role-picking and set-gathering card game for 2 to 6 players suitable either as a general family game or as a light 'filler' game. The aim of the game is to get the most points. Points are collected in the form of money cards or goods cards, and the more goods cards a player owns (up to a maximum of eight) of a given type, the greater the value of the cards. Players also get a bonus for collecting all five goods: Bread, Fish, Cloth, Wine and Gems. Each turn, each player selects one role that defines the action they can take. The players who make the best choices and uses their actions to the greatest advantage will win the game.
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- Medusa Games
Questions and answers
Tinker Tailor 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 Tinker Tailor is 45–60 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 Tinker Tailor 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.
Tinker Tailor has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Tinker Tailor belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Set Collection. 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 Tinker Tailor are: Richard Denning and Matthew Comben. 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 Tinker Tailor 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.