Reiner Knizia's Decathlon
Published 2003
Reiner Knizia’s Decathlon is a series of 10 short dice games with the loose theme of the events of an Olympic Decathlon: 100-meter dash, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400-meter dash, 110-meter hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and 1500-meter run. The rules are available for free on Knizia's web site. The game is played with eight dice, pen, and paper. In each event, each player rolls a pool of dice, rerolling a limited number of times, and freezing desired rolls. The goal is to obtain the highest score across all the events.
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Game Info
- Players
- 1-4 Players
- Time
- 45 min
- Weight
- Light — 1.21/5
- Year
- 2003
- BGG Rating
- 6.28
- BGG Rank
- #4880
- Min Age
- 10+
Frequently Asked Questions
Reiner Knizia's Decathlon supports 1 to 4 players. The community rates it best at 2 players.
A typical game of Reiner Knizia's Decathlon takes about 45 minutes.
Reiner Knizia's Decathlon has a complexity rating of 1.21/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Reiner Knizia's Decathlon is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Reiner Knizia's Decathlon has a rating of 6.28/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,418 ratings. It is ranked #4880 overall.
Reiner Knizia's Decathlon was designed by Reiner Knizia. It was published in 2003.