# 42

42 is a board game for 4 players. It plays in 30 minutes and is meant for ages 10 and up.

- **Players:** 4
- **Playing time:** 30 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 10+
- **Complexity:** 2.2 out of 5
- **Year published:** 1885
- **Categories:** Abstract Strategy
- **Mechanics:** Team-Based Game, Trick-taking, Auction / Bidding

**Designers:** W. A. Thomas

**Publishers:** The Embossing Company, (Public Domain)

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/42)
- [42 in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/42)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12131)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-10-31. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._