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Tohuwabohu
2011
Rules assistance for Tohuwabohu
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Tohuwabohu
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Tohuwabohu is a board game released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand, Markus Brand, and Matthias Prinz.
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About the game
Tohuwabohu consists of a board, bricks, tiles and pawns. Also, each player holds a number of task cards. A timer is started and makes sounds in 15-second intervals. The active player now tries to fulfill the task on one of his cards within 15 seconds. Tasks can involve bricks, tiles or pawns. Existing structures can be expanded, modified or torn down. The first player to fulfill all of his task cards is the winner.
Questions and answers
Tohuwabohu supports 2–4 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 Tohuwabohu is 20 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 Tohuwabohu 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.
Tohuwabohu has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Tohuwabohu belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Tohuwabohu and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Tohuwabohu are: Inka Brand, Markus Brand, and Matthias Prinz. 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 Tohuwabohu 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.