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4 Monkeys

4 Monkeys

HomoLudicus · 2010
2–420 min8+ yrs1.5/5 complexity5.7 BGG#22.530 BGG258Family
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How do you play 4 Monkeys?

In this game players will be monkeys in a research lab where scientists are trying to determine which of them is the smartest in order to send him to the first space flight to Mars.

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4 Monkeys box art
official art · HomoLudicus

In this game players will be monkeys in a research lab where scientists are trying to determine which of them is the smartest in order to send him to the first space flight to Mars.

Various sets of colored figures are projected onto a screen and monkeys will have to do their best to quickly try and reproduce these combinations by pressing the right buttons on their individual panels. If they do it right they get some bananas.

Each game lasts for 3 rounds during which players will try to score as much as possible. The player with the most points at the end of the game will be the winner and be eventually sent to Mars!

Note: Each game allows 4 players to play the game. Technically, there is no upper limit of players.

Components: 4 decks with 40 figure cards ea 4 sets with 11 combo tiles ea 4 “Banana skins” tiles 1 timer 4 player aids 1 rule set

game anatomy
Complexity1.5 / 5
BGG rating5.7 / 10
Vibe
Family
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
20 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#22.530
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does 4 Monkeys cost?
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Q2Where can I buy 4 Monkeys cheapest?
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Q3How do you play 4 Monkeys?
4 Monkeys is a card game game, for 2–4 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring pattern recognition. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 4 Monkeys — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does 4 Monkeys support?
4 Monkeys is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of 4 Monkeys take?
A game of 4 Monkeys takes about 20 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is 4 Monkeys for?
4 Monkeys is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is 4 Monkeys?
4 Monkeys has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.5 out of 5.
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