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Vowl
2020
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- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
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Vowl is a board game released in 2020 for 2–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Cameron Art and its main mechanics are Catch the Leader.
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About the game
Vowl is a fast-paced word game in which players will race against both time and each other to recognize words that have had their vowels removed. The premise may seem simple at first... But, with a few critical rules, you'll quickly realize that it is harder than it sounds! As you race to solve these wordy puzzles, you'll be faced with choices of how to gain points when you succeed: Either gain 2 points or gain 1 point and lower your victory condition and an opponent's victory condition by 1. Be careful! As you acquire more points, your game will gradually become more difficult as you are forced to draw extra, more challenging cards. This one of a kind word game features more than 400 totally unique puzzle cards for maximum replayability, 3 distinct game modes, a uniquely tiered scoring system and a simple ruleset that is sure to delight at any game night. —description from the publisher
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- BGB Publishing
Questions and answers
Vowl supports 2–5 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 Vowl is 30–45 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 Vowl for ages 14 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.
Vowl 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.
Vowl belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word Game, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Catch the Leader. 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 Vowl are: Cameron Art. 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 Vowl 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.