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Crazy Diamond & Karatino
2006
Rules assistance for Crazy Diamond & Karatino
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- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Crazy Diamond & Karatino
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Crazy Diamond & Karatino is a board game released in 2006 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Bas Kesting.
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About the game
Description from the designer: Crazy Diamond & Karatino are two games on a unique double-sided playing board. In Crazy Diamond, the players try to smuggle as many diamonds as possible across the board. But the trip is risky! The players travel along the various routes using planes, jeeps and speedboats. They can bribe the local police in order to get control of important ports and airports. The first player who owns 25 diamonds wins the game. In Karantino, each player is faced with the challenge of processing the rough diamonds and selling them at the right moment. However, there is a limited amount of storage space and there are other players on the market, looking to get the better of you! The combination of luck, strategy and interaction makes Karantino a unique and very addictive game.
Editions
- Crazy Diamond & KaratinoenSpezet2006
- Crazy Diamond & KaratinodeCalifornian Products, Spezet2007
Questions and answers
Crazy Diamond & Karatino supports 2–6 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 Crazy Diamond & Karatino 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 Crazy Diamond & Karatino 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.
Crazy Diamond & Karatino has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Crazy Diamond & Karatino belongs to these categories: Travel, Negotiation, and Transportation. 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 Crazy Diamond & Karatino and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Crazy Diamond & Karatino are: Bas Kesting. 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 Crazy Diamond & Karatino 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.