- BGG rating
- 7.0
Noch mal!: Zusatzblock I
- 1–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,366
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Encore!
2016
Rules assistance for Encore!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Encore!
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Encore! is a board game released in 2016 for 1–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand and Markus Brand and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Noch mal!: Zusatzblock II
- 1–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Noch mal!: Zusatzblock III
- 1–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Noch mal!: Zusatzblockset
- 1–6 players
- 20 min
- 2017
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Noch mal!: Zusatzblockset
- 1–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2018
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- 60–120 min
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- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #900
- BGG rating
- 7.1
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- 45–800 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2023
About the game
In Encore!, first published as Noch mal!, the dice determine which color and how many spaces you can mark off on your playing sheet — but the starting player may first evaluate what everyone's doing, then remove two dice, leaving everyone else to make their choices with the dice that remain... Players earn points by being the first to check off all boxes in a column, and all boxes of the same color. Players pick a combination of a Color die and a Number die, and check the respective boxes. Only boxes connected to other boxes can be checked. Make sure to complete columns before other players do! The first to complete a column earns more points than those who complete them later. In addition to points for completed columns, a player can receive a bonus if they checked all the boxes of the same color. The game is over when a player has checked off all boxes of two colors, but you could have an Encore! by playing once more!
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Questions and answers
Encore! supports 1–6 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 Encore! 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 Encore! 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.
Encore! 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.
Encore! belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Encore! are: Inka Brand and Markus Brand. 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 Encore! 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.