- BGG rank
- BGG #31,436
- BGG rating
- 4.8
Ker Plunk
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 1967
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,667
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Battling Tops
1968
Rules assistance for Battling Tops
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Battling Tops
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Battling Tops is a board game released in 1968 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by René Soriano and A. Eddie Goldfarb.
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About the game
Battling Tops was produced by Ideal, in the late 60's. Players wind their tops and by pulling a string, the tops battle each other in a ring. The last top standing wins that round. The first "manager" to reach 8 wins is the champion. Battling Ships (1977) was an updated release with a "board" around the battling arena that's kind of like the edges of Monopoly. Otherwise it is the same as Battling Tops. Re-implemented by: Spin to Win Game Battling Gladiators
Designers
Publishers
- Mattel, Inc.
- Ideal
- Pressman Toy Corp.
- Arxon
- Marx Toys
- Iplay Games and Diversions
Questions and answers
Battling Tops supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Battling Tops is 45 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 Battling Tops for ages 6 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.
Battling Tops has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Battling Tops belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Action / Dexterity, and Real-time. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Battling Tops and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Battling Tops are: René Soriano and A. Eddie Goldfarb. 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 Battling Tops 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.