
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,637
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Bested Another Time
- 1–6 players
- 15–25 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2025

2026
Rules assistance for Woo
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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Woo is a board game released in 2026 for 2–4 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Taylor Reiner, Bert Trobaugh, and Dan Vieu and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Ladder Climbing.
Woo is a team climbing-shedding game, where you assume the role of birds of paradise to successfully attract a mate. Cards are played by both partners to make a single meld. Play continues around the table, with teams combining cards to form higher-ranked melds until any player passes. Teams earn 1 point by having either player shed all their cards first. The first team to 2 points wins! Originally given away exclusively at Allplay's Trick-Taking Extravaganza at Gen Con 2026
Woo 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 Woo is 25 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 Woo for ages 10 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.
Woo belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game and Ladder Climbing. 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 Woo are: Taylor Reiner, Bert Trobaugh, and Dan Vieu. 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 Woo 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.