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Switchboard

Switchboard

Culligan · 1966
2–445 min0+ yrs1.8/5 complexity6.0 BGG#23.083 BGG154KidsStrategy
⚡ short answer

How do you play Switchboard?

The playing surface consists of 36 tiles laid out numerically to form a square. Each tile contains spots which form a pathway; some form straight paths, some are angled paths and some form crossroads.

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Switchboard box art
official art · Culligan

The playing surface consists of 36 tiles laid out numerically to form a square. Each tile contains spots which form a pathway; some form straight paths, some are angled paths and some form crossroads. As players advance their tokens along the paths, they also move the tiles in an attempt to bottle up opponents while building the shortest possible path to the Finish for themselves. Thus, the pathway is continuously shifting, branching out, and breaking into segments.

Also published in 1965 as a promotional game for Culligan, title "Hey, Culligan Man!".

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity1.8 / 5
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsStrategy
Play time
45 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
0+ yrs
BGG rank
#23.083

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Q1How much does Switchboard cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Switchboard cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Switchboard?
Switchboard is a abstract strategy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Switchboard — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Switchboard support?
Switchboard is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Switchboard take?
A game of Switchboard takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Switchboard for?
Switchboard is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is Switchboard?
Switchboard has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.8 out of 5.
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Tile placement →Abstract Strategy →Dice →Maze →

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