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Board game · abstract, card game

SET

Marsha J. Falco

1988 · 1⁠–⁠20 players, best with 4 · 30 min · ages 6+

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How many players

For 1 to 20 players, best with 4.

  • 1 player
  • 2 players
  • 3 players
  • 4 players: best
  • 5 players
  • 6 players
  • 7 players
  • 8 players

Weight and time

Light: 1.7 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 30–30 minutes, for ages 6 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek6.5/1011,307 ratings
  • BGG rank1,470thamong all games

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How to play SET

Players scan the displayed cards and call out sets of three where each feature is either shared by all three cards or different on every card. It feels quick and mentally demanding, with everyone searching at once, and suits families, puzzle fans, and groups that enjoy fast pattern spotting. It plays with 1 to 20 players in about 30 minutes and is for ages 6 and up.

Mechanics

  • Pattern recognition
  • Real-time
  • Set collection
  • Speed matching

Credits SET

  • DesignMarsha J. Falco
  • ArtFranz Vohwinkel
  • Art(Uncredited)
  • Publisher999 Games

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Game details SET

Year published
1988
Players
1–20, best with 4
Playing time
30–30 minutes
Age
ages 6+
Weight
1.7 out of 5
Designer
Marsha J. Falco
Publisher
999 Games

Frequently asked questions SET

How many players is SET for?

For 1 to 20 players. It plays best with 4.

How long does a game take?

30 to 30 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 6 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 1–20.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 15, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku