- BGG rank
- BGG #24,692
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Mosquito
- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2009
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,953
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Yamy
2010
Rules assistance for Yamy
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Yamy
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Yamy is a board game released in 2010 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Max Gerchambeau and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
96 funny-looking cards: square-shaped, numbered from 1 to 6 and in four different suits! Each player has a hand of five cards and changes one card at each turn to try and get a card combination not yet on his score sheet: two pairs, three of a kind, four of a kind, a full house, a straight run, a flush, a series of 1’s , a series of 2’s, and so forth… If the other players find out what your object is, they may get in your way. As soon as another player puts down his cards, all you need to worry about is scoring as many points as possible even if it means sacrificing one of your goals. With the excitement of Yahtzee, the tension of Rummy and the bluff of Poker all combined in one. Contents: 96 cards, score boards, point chips, pencil and a set of game rules. Re-implements: Yami
Questions and answers
Yamy 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 Yamy 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.
The catalogue lists Yamy for ages 7 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.
Yamy has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Yamy belongs to these categories: Card Game and Number. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Yamy are: Max Gerchambeau. 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 Yamy 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.