Topas

Published 2009

A distant relative to Ingenious. There are 36 cards, each showing 1-3 gems in one of 4 different colors on each half. Players place these cards on the table, creating a pattern, and score points for matching gems on adjacant cards. A player always has a hand of 3 cards. On his turn, he places one on the table, adjacent to at least one other card half. He now scores points for the number of gems matching the type/color of its neighbours. Placement and scoring are limited by the fact that there may never be more than 7 gems of one kind in a continuous row. The game ends after 7 rounds. The player with the highest total points wins. A enhanced edition from Wargames Club Publishing will be included a sand timer and the variant rules for more tight playing.

Mechanics

Pattern Building Tile Placement

Categories

Abstract Strategy

Designers

Reiner Knizia

Publishers

AMIGO Spiel + Freizeit GmbH Wargames Club Publishing
Topas

Game Info

Players
1-4 Players
Time
15 min
Weight
Light — 1.07/5
Year
2009
BGG Rating
5.74
BGG Rank
#21441
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Topas supports 1 to 4 players.
A typical game of Topas takes about 15 minutes.
Topas has a complexity rating of 1.07/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Topas is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Topas has a rating of 5.74/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 147 ratings. It is ranked #21441 overall.
Topas was designed by Reiner Knizia. It was published in 2009.