Stamp Swap

Draft, split, and swap your way to the finest stamp collection at the show.

πŸ‘₯ 1–5 players⏱ approx. 60 minπŸͺ„ A round to warm up12+
🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 6.0 Β· BGG #3,078

Who it's for

Ideal for drafting fans who enjoy a sharp psychological edge β€” reading what your opponents value shapes every split.

Not for you if…

Skip it if you dislike direct, confrontational drafting β€” the I-cut-you-choose core means your choices are always tangled up with everyone else's.

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Vibe's take

Sharp and a little sneaky: the split-and-swap moment forces you to think about what your opponents want just as much as what you need, with quiet tension every round.

About this game

Stamp Swap turns philately into a sly drafting duel from designer Paul Salomon. Draft tiles from a shared pool, split your haul into two groups, then swap: you take an opponent's leftover group while they take yours. Assembling a focused, high-quality collection β€” gold-foil rarities included β€” wins you the show.

I-cut-you-choose drafting twistEach goal scores only onceGold-foil rarities to chase
By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 1–5

Duration

20–60 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

2.2 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

6.0/10

Rank #3,078

1.3k ratings

Published

2024

Language

Moderate text