Concept
4–12 players • 40 min • ages 10+ • Repos Production • 2013
- Publisher
- Repos Production
- First published
- 2013
- Players
- 4–12 players
- Playing time
- 40 min
- Age
- 10+
How it plays
Concept plays 4–12 players, takes about 40 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
Concept was developed by designers Gaëtan Beaujannot and Alain Rivollet and published by Repos Production in 2013. The game emerged from the European tradition of party games that prioritize social deduction and communication barriers, challenging players to describe complex concepts using only a board of universal icons rather than verbal clues. The mechanics were designed to be accessible to a wide demographic, effectively removing language constraints and relying on players to interpret shared visual symbols to bridge gaps in understanding.
Upon its release, the game was recognized for its innovative take on the communication genre, eventually earning a nomination for the Spiel des Jahres in 2014. Critics praised the design for its simplicity and the way it forces players to think abstractly about common nouns and phrases. By stripping away traditional board game complexity, Beaujannot and Rivollet created a title that functions as an icebreaker, focusing on the human dynamic of interpretation and mutual recognition within a group setting.
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How do you play Concept?
Concept is a board game for 4–12 players, running about 40 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Concept for?
Concept is built for 4–12 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Concept take to play?
A game of Concept is listed at about 40 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Concept for?
Concept lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Concept?
Concept is published by Repos Production. The catalog gives its publication year as 2013.
Has Concept won any awards?
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