- BGG rank
- BGG #25,885
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Gracias
- 3–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2005
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,983
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Wongar
2000
Rules assistance for Wongar
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Wongar
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Wongar is a board game released in 2000 for 3–5 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Alan R. Moon and Richard Borg and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Open Drafting.
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About the game
The board for this game features several square-ish areas, which each have their own draw pile. Players each sequentially pick the top card which has the action they'd like to take. These actions revolve around placing of control markers on the board. There are three types of control markers that are available, and each type of marker will score each time the area is scored. The areas are scored when either the Ancestor or the Elder tokens appear in the area, and moving either of the tokens gives the moving player the first-player status or extra scoring cards. The scoring cards are the last element, as once an area is scored the players involved in the area use these cards to manipulate control makers in the general vicinity. Scattered throughout the decks are scorpion cards, which ages the game to completion and increases the value of the scorings through the game.
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Publishers
- Goldsieber Spiele
Questions and answers
Wongar supports 3–5 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 Wongar is 90 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 Wongar for ages 12 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.
Wongar has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Wongar belongs to these categories: Prehistoric. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence and Open Drafting. 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 Wongar are: Alan R. Moon and Richard Borg. 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 Wongar 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.