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Ubongo Extreme: Fun-Size Edition
2009
Rules assistance for Ubongo Extreme: Fun-Size Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 15–30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Ubongo Extreme: Fun-Size Edition
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Ubongo Extreme: Fun-Size Edition is a board game released in 2009 for 1–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Grzegorz Rejchtman and its main mechanics are Pattern Building.
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About the game
Ubongo Extreme: Fun-Size Edition is a portable version of Ubongo Extreme. In the game, players race to solve spatial puzzles by filling spaces with Tetris-like pieces that are composed of connected hexagons instead of squares. The game comes with two difficulty levels so that beginners can compete with more experienced players, with one side of the card having a puzzle that requires three pieces to solve it and the other side having a puzzle that requires four pieces.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- KOSMOS
- Vennerød Forlag AS
- Competo / Marektoy
- Egmont Polska
- White Goblin Games
- GP Games
Questions and answers
Ubongo Extreme: Fun-Size Edition 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 Ubongo Extreme: Fun-Size Edition is 15–30 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 Ubongo Extreme: Fun-Size Edition for ages 7 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.
Ubongo Extreme: Fun-Size Edition has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Ubongo Extreme: Fun-Size Edition belongs to these categories: Puzzle and Real-time. 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 Ubongo Extreme: Fun-Size Edition are: Grzegorz Rejchtman. 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 Ubongo Extreme: Fun-Size Edition 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.