
- BGG rank
- BGG #755
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Roads & Boats
- 1–4 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 1999

1997
Rules assistance for Web
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Web is a board game released in 1997 for 2–4 players and 45 minutes per game. It was designed by Jeroen Doumen and Joris Wiersinga and its main mechanics are Tile Placement and Line Drawing.
From the English rules: At the head office of Splotter-4-all computer services the phones just won't stop ringing: complaints galore! Everyone wants internet. Where are the connections? WEB is a game in which the players attempt to connect as many computers as possible. More than anyone else at least. If that isn't possible by connecting more computers yourself there are other means. Stealing computers from your neighbors, dumping uninteresting contracts on them...in WEB everything is allowed. ======== In WEB you build a variable board using L-shaped cards depicting computers, telephones and the likes. Using colored sticks you connect them with ISDN-lines. You win by connecting the most valuable computers.
Web 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 Web is 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.
Web 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.
The main mechanics of Web are Tile Placement and Line Drawing. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Web and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Web are: Jeroen Doumen and Joris Wiersinga. 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 Web 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.