- BGG rank
- BGG #13,388
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Pegs and Jokers
- 2–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 1975
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,564
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Joker Marbles
1970
Rules assistance for Joker Marbles
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- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Joker Marbles
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Joker Marbles is a board game released in 1970 for 2–6 players and 20 minutes per game. It was designed by Jacob J. Esau and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Roll / Spin and Move, and Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
For the versions with modular boards, see Pegs and Jokers (aka Marbles and Jokers). Players race their marbles around the wooden track by playing their cards strategically. Watch out for the other players. If they can land on your marble, it goes back home. Players keep 5 cards in their hands. Many cards have special actions: 2-6 - played to move a marble that number of places. Face card - move 10, or moves a marble from home onto the track Ace - move 1, or moves a marble onto the track 7 - can be split 1+6, 2+5, 3+4, 7 8 - moves a marble backwards 8 9 - must split, moves one marble back and the other forward a total of 9 Joker - move one of your marbles (from home or the track) to an opponent's spot on the track, sending their marble home. Marbles in the finish area are safe from this attack. This game is very similar to the more common Sorry!.
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Joker Marbles 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 Joker Marbles 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.
Joker Marbles has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Joker Marbles belongs to these categories: Card Game, Abstract Strategy, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Roll / Spin and Move, and Point to Point Movement. 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 Joker Marbles are: Jacob J. Esau. 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 Joker Marbles 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.