Knatsch

Published 2000

Knights, a.k.a. Knatsch, is a dice game in which players attempt to capture cards to fulfill the victory conditions. Players may win by capturing four castles, capturing three castles and toppling the King, or capturing two castles and winning three tournaments. Each card displays a dice combination that must be beaten to win the card. Dice are rolled several times with the player saving good dice, throwing out sixes, and rerolling others for a better score. Special cards add a lot of flavor to the dice battles. Some special cards add an extra roll or an extra die for combat; others help you defend or attack castles. Trivia: Some editions of Coloretto have contained one (or more) "Creepy Castle" cards that serve as expansion cards for Knights.

Mechanics

Card Drafting Dice Rolling Drafting Set Collection

Categories

Card Game Dice Fighting Medieval

Designers

Michael Schacht

Publishers

ABACUSSPIELE Rio Grande Games
Knatsch

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light — 1.36/5
Year
2000
BGG Rating
5.64
BGG Rank
#15510
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Knatsch supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of Knatsch takes about 30 minutes.
Knatsch has a complexity rating of 1.36/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Knatsch is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Knatsch has a rating of 5.64/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,014 ratings. It is ranked #15510 overall.
Knatsch was designed by Michael Schacht. It was published in 2000.