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Two players compete to build the most aesthetic and high-scoring patchwork quilt on a personal 9x9 game board. Players must carefully balance the button cost, time cost, and spatial fit of various patches while managing their button income.

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The Verdict

based on 40 reviews

Positive 0%
Mixed 0%
Simple rules with surprising strategic depth
Clever button and time-track economy
Relaxing, satisfying tile-laying puzzle
Great for couples and families
Strictly two players only
Luck from tile order and random setup
Theme and plain look don't appeal to some
Takes up lots of table space
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Zatu GamesArticle

“Patchwork is a little gem. There are three things happening: building the button economy, managing time and the consequences of time, and manipulating which patchwork pieces are available.”

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JonGetsGames, Getting GamesVideo

“I played it four times and I've really enjoyed it every time, whether I've won or lost. And the people I played it with have really enjoyed it, too. It's just It's a great experience.”(13:51)

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The Dicey Review, The Dicey ReviewVideo

“Patchwork was one of the games that sticks out to me on my board gaming journey. It was one of the games that shaped my gaming tastes and one that I'm always willing to play. It's simple, affordable and fun, and it's one of those games that also provides so much replayability and doesn't overstay its welcome.”(7:47)

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boardgamecloset, boardgameclosetVideo

“It's a definite winner for me. I'm going to keep this game. It was relatively inexpensive, so it hits on all cylinders for me. So, green: go buy this game and add it to your collection.”(9:35)

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Geeks Under Grace, Spencer PattersonArticle

“This is the kind of game I would rarely say no to playing because it is short, simple, and satisfying. Uwe Rosenburg’s fantastic design holds up in 2025, and the 10-year anniversary edition looks great.”

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Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the BoardVideo

“An excellent game perfect for couples one of the best two-player games I've ever played really couldn't recommend some highly enough”(6:03)

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Shelfside, ShelfsideVideo

“Patchwork is going to get a 9 out of 10. It is excellent, and thank you Reddit for bringing this game to my attention all those years ago when I was looking at two player games. Memes aside, Patchwork is actually a tight economic game underneath the cuddly blanket of a low rules quilting fest.”(13:02)

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Actualol, ActualolArticleTop List

“So you've got to be neat, cheap, and quick, and it's that challenge that makes Patchwork so addictive.”

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BoardGameDave, BoardGameDaveArticleTop List – #10

“This is a wonderful little relaxing game perfect for couples or for a parent and a kid.”

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Meeple Mountain, David McMillanArticle

“Uwe Rosenberg is a visionary and a stellar game designer, and Patchwork stands as one of his finest achievements.”

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Theology of Games, Scott FirestoneArticle

“I love the economy. I love the spatial puzzle. I love how the market changes. I love everything about this game. If I would have played this in 2015, it would have absolutely made my Top 10.”

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Big Boss Battle (B3), Matthew SmailArticle

“Patchwork is therefore one of the tightest and most engaging two player games that I've experienced to date, and it's an absolute must have for any couples collection.”

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