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Lapis

Lapis

Pango Inc. · 1990
2–840 min0+ yrs6.0 BGG26Kids
short answer

How do you play Lapis?

A game of LAPIS consists of ten rounds. Five rounds are for people categories, and five are for place categories. For each of the two categories, there is a spinner which helps randomly select a subgroup of each category.

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Lapis box art
official art · Pango Inc.

A game of LAPIS consists of ten rounds. Five rounds are for people categories, and five are for place categories. For each of the two categories, there is a spinner which helps randomly select a subgroup of each category. Five cards, each with a letter on it, are then dealt face up. Each player has ninety seconds to come up with the name of a person or place which includes as many of the five letters as possible.

Side of the game box: Lassie Aspen Plato Istanbul Sartre

1991 Mensa Select

Box Contents: LAPIS People Spinner, LAPIS Places Spinner, 1 Map Card, 50 Letter Cards, 30 Wildcards, Timer, Score pad, 6 Pads of Paper, and 6 Pencils.

game anatomy
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Vibe
Kids
Play time
40 min
Players
2–8
Recommended age
0+ yrs
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Q2Where can I buy Lapis cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Lapis?
Lapis is a trivia game, for 2–8 players, taking ~40 minutes, featuring real-time. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Lapis — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Lapis support?
Lapis is played by 2–8 players.
Q5How long does a game of Lapis take?
A game of Lapis takes about 40 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Lapis for?
Lapis is recommended from age 0.
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