Paper World

Lumberjacks Studio, GateOnGames, Gémklub · Board game · 2025
2–4 · best 2 15 min Weight 1.7/5
5.5 rating Ludopedia
6.1 rating BGG
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5.5 rating Ludopedia
6.1 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy quick, abstract games with an artistic touch, Paper World will win you over! It's a cool visual puzzle for a quick play session.

Highlights
  • Creative pattern building
  • Fast and dynamic games
  • Interesting abstract visuals
  • Easy to learn
Keep in mind
  • Restrictive color/value rule
  • Dependent on card luck
  • Little strategic depth
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get your scissors and glue ready, because in Paper World you'll become a traveling artist! The idea here is simple: you've seen incredible landscapes around the world and now you want to recreate them using layers of paper. The game is super fast, ideal for those who want something light that doesn't take all night. On your turn, your choice is between taking more cards or placing the ones you have to build your masterpiece. The catch is that you can only take or place cards of the same color or the same value. Sounds easy, right? But the strategy lies in managing your hand well and planning your layers to form the patterns that give the most points. The game gets more tense when only two card piles are left in the center. Then it's every person for themselves in the last turn, with more stars at stake! Whoever accumulates the most victory points, represented by these stars, takes the glory. And if there's a tie? Then the criterion is who was more economical, with fewer cards in their discard pile. It's one of those games that makes you think a little, but without stress, perfect for relaxing and exercising your mind with an artistic touch. Ideal for those who enjoy abstract games with a cool look and mechanics of tile placement and pattern building.

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Best player count

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2–4 players
2 BEST
3 BEST
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Components: 3 x 3 Grids Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena
Publisher Lumberjacks Studio, GateOnGames, Gémklub, Granna, Pandasaurus Games, Tranjis Games
Designer Alexandre Aguilar, Benoit Turpin
Artist Olivier Derouetteau

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the average playtime for Paper World?
Games are super quick, usually lasting around 15 minutes, perfect for playing multiple rounds in a row!
How many players can participate?
Paper World is for 2 to 4 players, so you can play with a group or just with a friend.
Is the game difficult to learn?
Not at all! The rules are quite straightforward, you'll get the hang of it in just a few minutes. Ideal for beginners or those looking for something light.
Do you need a lot of components to play?
The game is very compact. Basically, you'll use the cards to form your landscapes and the discard pile. No major complications!
Who do you recommend Paper World for?
We recommend it for those who enjoy abstract games, puzzles, and tile-placement mechanics. It's great for relaxing and exercising your mind without too much tension.
Is the 'paper' and 'landscapes' theme very strong in the game?
The theme serves more as a backdrop for the abstract mechanics. The cards have a nice look that alludes to it, but the main focus is on colors, values, and pattern building.

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