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Ding!
2024
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- 2–7 players
- 10 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Ding! is a board game released in 2024 for 2–7 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Kasper Lapp.
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About the game
Can you get rid of all your cards? That's what Ding! is all about — but to do so, you will not only have to keep a close eye on the discard pile, but also on the other players at the table because what they do, consciously or unconsciously, decides which cards you can throw away. Someone is looking at their cell phone and you have the matching card in your hand? Shout "Ding!" and discard! Can you get someone to talk about the weather because it matches one of your cards? Excellent – that's a "Ding!", too! —description from the publisher
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Designers
Publishers
- NeoTroy Games
- HUCH!
- Egmont Polska
- SD Games
- Don't Panic Games
- Studio Supernova
- Fabrika Igr
- Fun Games Shop
- Terra Publica
Questions and answers
Ding! supports 2–7 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 Ding! is 10 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 Ding! 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.
Ding! has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Ding! belongs to these categories: Card Game. 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 Ding! and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Ding! are: Kasper Lapp. 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 Ding! 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.