- BGG rank
- BGG #23,976
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Niche
- 2–7 players
- 10 min
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- 2009
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Dodekka
2014
Rules assistance for Dodekka
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- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Dodekka
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Dodekka is a board game released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Andy Hopwood and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck.
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About the game
Your goal in Dodekka is to collect the highest score possible from one of the five suits, while ideally scoring nothing in all of the other suits as those cards count against you! The deck includes cards numbered 0-4 in each color, and three cards start face up on the table. Game play is simple: Take the first card on display, or reveal a card from the deck and add it to the end of the row. If the sum of the cards on display now totals more than twelve, however, you must pick up all of the cards on display. Gameplay continues until the deck runs out, then the player with the highest score wins.
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- AMIGO
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Questions and answers
Dodekka 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 Dodekka 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 Dodekka 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.
Dodekka 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.
Dodekka belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Push Your Luck. 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 Dodekka are: Andy Hopwood. 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 Dodekka 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.