- BGG rank
- BGG #11,823
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Top That!
2016
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Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
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Top That! is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Thierry Denoual and its main mechanics are Pattern Building.
About the game
Each player in Top That! has five wooden bits before them: a black hat, orange tube, red goblet, green coin, and white rabbit. Shuffle the deck of sixty challenge cards, then reveal one of them. Players race to stack their pieces following two rules: Whichever pieces on the revealed card are in their original color must be visible in the stack. Whichever pieces are shown in grey must be hidden somewhere within the stack. Whoever does this first claims the card, and whoever first claims a certain number of cards wins the game!
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- Pegasus Spiele
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- KADABRA
- Lúdilo
- Blue Orange Games
- Lautapelit.fi
- Blue Orange (EU)
- Feelindigo
- FoxGames
- Brainteasers
Questions and answers
Top That! 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 Top That! is 15 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 Top That! for ages 6 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.
Top That! has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Top That! belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Pattern Building. 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 Top That! are: Thierry Denoual. 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 Top That! 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.