- BGG rank
- BGG #17,061
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Pyramidis
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Cabale
1999
Rules assistance for Cabale
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for Cabale
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Cabale is a board game released in 1999 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Roland Siegers.
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About the game
In this beautiful wooden game, players use runners to move on the board. On a turn, a player moves his runner, making one turn and placing a block on the turning space. If he can, the player may also capture enemy blocks. The player may also place one blockade. Players score points for captured blocks and for the value of the spaces their blocks occupy. The player with the most points wins. Re-implements: Winkeladvokat
Questions and answers
Cabale 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 Cabale is 60 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 Cabale for ages 12 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.
Cabale has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Cabale belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. 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 Cabale and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Cabale are: Roland Siegers. 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 Cabale 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.