
- BGG rank
- BGG #99
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Azul
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2017
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Topminos is a board game released in 1998 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
Game consists mainly of a 3x3 gameboard and lots of different transparent perspex tiles with 1-5 dots (also printed somewhere in a 3x3 grid) on them. Players try to form stacks of tiles and score the visible points. Main rule is that you aren't allowed to place a dot on top of another dot. On each turn the player has the choice of starting a new stack using one or more of his tiles or to upgrade an existing stack. If you manage to complete a 9-dot-stack you can continue placing tiles. Play until all tiles are used or nobody can play. Highest score wins - that's it! Identical in materials but different in rules is Hi-Spot/Stack-Ominos.
Topminos 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 Topminos 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 Topminos 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.
Topminos 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.
Topminos belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile 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 catalogue lists Topminos 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.