- BGG rank
- BGG #25,238
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Wilk, Koza i Kapusta
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
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- 2012
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- BGG #17,034
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Attakube
2001
Rules assistance for Attakube
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- 2 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Attakube
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Attakube is a board game released in 2001 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Valéry Fourcade and its main mechanics are Secret Unit Deployment.
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About the game
In Attakube a player secretly places 7 of his 12 cubes on the last row of a 7x7 board. A pictogram indicating a special power is etched on one face of each cube. A cube is always placed on the board with the pictogram facing its owner. When it's his turn a player can either move a piece one space orthogonally, activate a piece's special power or introduce one of his spare pieces. When a special power is activated, the cube is turned so that the pictogram faces up. A player scores points by exiting the board through the first row of his opponent. Exiting in the middle of the board is worth 3 points, exiting elsewhere is worth 1 or 2 points. The first player to score 5 points wins the game.
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Questions and answers
Attakube supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Attakube is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Attakube for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Attakube has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Attakube belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Secret Unit Deployment. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Attakube are: Valéry Fourcade. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Attakube as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.