- BGG rank
- BGG #26,010
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Tuf-abet
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 1969
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,729
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Tuf
1967
Rules assistance for Tuf
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 10 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Tuf
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Tuf is a board game released in 1967 for 1–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Peter A. Brett and Joan E. Brett and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Tuf is a dice game where you try to build valid mathematical equations. It can be played at different levels for players of different educational levels: Parentheses, decimals, powers, percentages and even logarithms and complex numbers (Gulp!), etc. can be used (or not). The basic idea is to roll cubes with numbers and mathematical functions on them. Two or more numbers can be combined to form multiple digit numbers. The players race to form a valid equation with some or all of the their cubes. He calls "TUF" and starts a 3 minute timer. If another player forms an equation with more cubes, he starts a 2 minute timer and calls "TUFFER". Further equations called out as "TUFFEST", "MORE TUFFEST", etc. and start 1 minute timer. When the last timer runs out, all players score for their best valid equation, but the player who makes the TUFFEST call scores double.
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Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- The Avalon Hill Game Co
- Tuf, Inc.
Questions and answers
Tuf supports 1–4 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 Tuf is 10 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 Tuf 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.
Tuf has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Tuf belongs to these categories: Dice, Abstract Strategy, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Tuf are: Peter A. Brett and Joan E. Brett. 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 Tuf 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.