Katego
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Published 1999
In each of 11 rounds, players roll two dice and enter the total in one of 11 columns marked 2 to 12, choosing a different column each round. Each column is scored (for 2 to 12 points, as designated) by the player with the highest entry in that column. Columns with ties are not scored. This game was originally published in Dice Games Properly Explained and is now available on the web. Its English name is Catego.
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Game Info
- Players
- 2-4 Players
- Time
- 20 min
- Weight
- Light — 1.06/5
- Year
- 1999
- BGG Rating
- 5.50
- BGG Rank
- #25499
- Min Age
- 8+
Frequently Asked Questions
Katego supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Katego takes about 20 minutes.
Katego has a complexity rating of 1.06/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Katego is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Katego has a rating of 5.50/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 89 ratings. It is ranked #25499 overall.
Katego was designed by Reiner Knizia. It was published in 1999.