Wilmot's Warehouse
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- Designer Ricky Haggett , Richard Hogg , David King (II)
- Publisher CMYK , asmodee , Fabrika Igr , Gémklub , IELLO
- Illustration Richard Hogg
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What to Expect
Your team works together to organize a warehouse by drawing product tiles, describing them with stories, and placing them face-down where you'll remember them. After placement each tile is flipped and cannot be looked at again, creating a group memory challenge. At the end there's a timed rush phase (about five minutes in the publisher text) to match face-down tiles to customer cards and record your performance.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for groups who enjoy cooperative party and memory experiences; suitable for children from age 8 (min_age 8). With a playtime of roughly 30 minutes it's short and fits casual game nights or family sessions. Little prior experience is required because gameplay relies on communication and simple rules.
How It Works
The game blends Cooperative Game, Memory and Real-Time mechanics: players draw product tiles, use Storytelling to create memorable placements, and place tiles face-down in the warehouse. Once placed a tile is hidden, so team memory and discussion guide future placements. The game concludes with a time-limited matching phase where the group tries to pair hidden tiles with customer cards.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Ricky Haggett, Richard Hogg and David King (II). Wilmot's Warehouse was shortlisted for several 2024 awards and received a Spiel des Jahres recommendation in 2026. Its mix of cooperative memory play and storytelling sets it apart from straight memory or deduction titles.
Awards
2026
2024
- 2024 Board Game Quest Awards Most Innovative Game — Nominated
- 2024 Origins Awards Best Co-Op/Solo Game — Nominated
Pro
- Cooperative memory concept that promotes team communication (Cooperative Game, Memory)
- Short playtime (~30 minutes) suitable for quick sessions
- Accessible for families and players from age 8
- Includes Real-Time/rush elements that intensify the finale
Contra
- Relies heavily on active verbal communication; quieter groups may struggle
- Limited strategic depth compared to heavier hobby games
Setting & atmosphere
The theme centers on a warehouse where players organize products and serve customer cards; the publisher description frames it as a practical, playful storage-and-retrieval scenario.
Tips for beginners
Use simple, repeatable descriptions and shared keywords to make locations easier to recall; coordinate roles before the final rush phase.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
No. The game is listed for 2–6 players; a solo mode is not indicated.
How long does a game really take?
About 30 minutes; the final matching phase is a short timed rush according to the publisher text.
What prior experience do I need?
Little to none; mechanics are simple and based on memory and storytelling.
How does this compare to similar games?
Compared with classic memory games, Wilmot's emphasizes cooperative storytelling and team memory, plus a timed end phase.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes. Minimum age is 8 and the short duration makes it family-friendly.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Cooperative Game, Memory and Storytelling with Real-Time elements is the game's standout mechanic mix.
Fazit
Good pick for groups seeking a communicative, short cooperative party game; recommended if you like memory-focused teamwork. Less suitable for players wanting deep strategic complexity.
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