- BGG rank
- BGG #1,366
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Encore!
- 1–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,844
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Encore X !
2026
Rules assistance for Encore X !
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 20–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Encore X !
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Encore X ! is a board game released in 2026 for 1–6 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand and Markus Brand and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Paper-and-Pencil.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,394
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Saint Malo
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,265
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Sausage Sizzle!
- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,132
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Rajas of the Ganges: The Dice Charmers
- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,224
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Bravo!
- 1–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #169
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Rajas of the Ganges
- 2–4 players
- 45–75 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,991
- BGG rating
- 6.9
My Village
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,837
- BGG rating
- 6.6
The Enchanted Tower
- 2–4 players
- 15–25 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,292
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Ligretto Dice
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2009
- BGG rank
- BGG #427
- BGG rating
- 7.4
EXIT: The Game – The Abandoned Cabin
- 1–6 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #900
- BGG rating
- 7.1
EXIT: The Game – The Pharaoh's Tomb
- 1–6 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,740
- BGG rating
- 7.8
EXIT: The Game – Advent Calendar: The Silent Storm
- 1–4 players
- 45–800 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2022
About the game
NOCH X-MAL! (Encore! X) is a standalone roll-and-write game in the Encore! (Noch mal!) series, released to mark the 10th anniversary of the franchise. While it retains the core mechanics of choosing color and number dice to mark boxes on a personal player sheet, it introduces a new primary victory condition. Gameplay Mechanics: Race to Discard: Each player starts the game with 10 physical tokens (chips). The main objective is to be the first to discard all 10 chips. Column and Row Completion: Players discard chips by completing specific columns, rows, or designated scoring sectors on their sheets. Pass Track: The game features a new "Pass-Leiste" (Pass Track) mechanic, which provides alternative actions or progress when a player cannot or chooses not to use the rolled dice results. Dice Drafting: Similar to the original game, players select combinations of dice to fill contiguous blocks of colors on their grid, following the standard placement rules of the series. The game ends immediately when a player discards their final chip, crowning them the winner.
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
- 999 Games
Questions and answers
Encore X ! 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 X ! is 20–30 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 X ! 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 X ! has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Encore X ! belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Paper-and-Pencil. 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 X ! 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 X ! 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.