
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,371
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Canoe
- 2 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2003

1980
Rules assistance for Wykersham
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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Wykersham is a board game released in 1980 for 2 players and 30 minutes per game. It was designed by Bruce Alsip and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Pattern Building.
The game is played by rolling dice and placing marbles in cups. The cups are in 5 rows, 4 of these rows have 11 cups but the center row has 7 cups. The center row is stationary and the other 4 rows slide. Players try to get 5 cups in a row filled with their marbles. Marble placement is determined by roll of dice. The game is attractive as it is made from hardwood.
Wykersham supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Wykersham is 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.
Wykersham has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Wykersham belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and 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 Wykersham are: Bruce Alsip. 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 Wykersham 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.