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Board game · city building, civilisation

Patchistory

Yeon-Min Jung

2013 · 2⁠–⁠4 players, best with 4 · 60⁠–⁠120 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 2 to 4 players, best with 4.

  • 2 players
  • 3 players
  • 4 players: best

Weight and time

Medium-heavy: 3.8 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 60–120 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

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  • BoardGameGeek7.1/102,062 ratings
  • BGG rank1,275thamong all games

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How to play Patchistory

Patchistory has players draft and place tiles to develop their own territories, while bidding, choosing actions at the same time, and competing for influence in shared areas. It feels like a busy strategy game with economic and political pressure, suited to players who enjoy planning ahead, reading opponents, and negotiating. It plays with 2 to 4 players and takes 60 to 120 minutes.

Mechanics

  • Action points
  • Area majority
  • Auction
  • Betting and bluffing
  • Card drafting
  • Grid movement
  • Hand management
  • Layering
  • Memory
  • Negotiation
  • Simultaneous action selection
  • Tableau building
  • Tile placement
  • Variable player powers
  • Voting
  • Worker placement

Credits Patchistory

  • DesignYeon-Min Jung
  • PublisherBergsala Enigma (Enigma)

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Game details Patchistory

Year published
2013
Players
2–4, best with 4
Playing time
60–120 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
3.8 out of 5
Designer
Yeon-Min Jung
Publisher
Bergsala Enigma (Enigma)

Frequently asked questions Patchistory

How many players is Patchistory for?

For 2 to 4 players. It plays best with 4.

How long does a game take?

60 to 120 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 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 2–4.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 14, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku