Simon

Published 1978

Simon is a large round electronic box with four player 'press pads' on top. Each of the pads lights up and plays a tone. The game is basically a memory game. Simon lights one of the coloured pads and sounds a tone, then two, then three, etc. Players attempt to match Simon by pressing the pads in the proper sequence. If someone fails, they get a 'raspberry' and are out of the game. Of course Simon speeds up as the game progresses so it becomes increasingly more difficult. For a little less randomness, players can set the game to ignore the computer and perform the sequences themselves adding one colour to each play. Player 1 can press "Red", Player 2 then must press "Red" and then adds another "Red", player 3 then must press "Red, Red", and then adds "Blue", etc.

Mechanics

Memory Pattern Recognition Real-Time

Categories

Electronic Memory Real-time

Designers

Howard J. Morrison Lenny Cope Ralph Baer

Publishers

Estrela Hasbro John Sands Pty Ltd MB Jeux Milton Bradley
Simon

Game Info

Players
1-4 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light — 1.22/5
Year
1978
BGG Rating
4.44
BGG Rank
#30160
Min Age
7+

Frequently Asked Questions

Simon supports 1 to 4 players.
A typical game of Simon takes about 30 minutes.
Simon has a complexity rating of 1.22/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Simon is 7+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Simon has a rating of 4.44/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,316 ratings. It is ranked #30160 overall.
Simon was designed by Howard J. Morrison, Lenny Cope, Ralph Baer. It was published in 1978.