- BGG rating
- 7.5
K2: Broad Peak
- 1–5 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #916
- BGG rating
- 7.0
K2
2010
Rules assistance for K2
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for K2
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
K2 is a board game released in 2010 for 1–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Adam Kałuża and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Push Your Luck, and Player Elimination.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.6
K2: Lhotse
- 1–5 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2018
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About the game
K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth as well as the second deadliest. It's known as the Savage Mountain, as it kills one person for every four who have reached the summit... Now your team stands in its shadow, ready to climb for fame and glory. K2 is a board game in which each player controls a team of 2 mountaineers, trying to climb to the summit of K2 and return before the other players' teams and before the mountain kills them. Every player uses an identical deck of cards. You use the cards to move your climbers on the route pictured on the gaming board, or to acclimatize the members of your team. You can also set up a tent and wait for better weather. You will have to choose your path carefully, as the other mountaineers can block your way, and watch the upcoming weather which can lower your acclimatization to 0, thus killing your climbers. K2 is a hand management game for 1-5 players, with strong interaction and low luck factor, lasting up to 60 minutes. The theme is very well represented by the mechanics, including such elements as changing weather, lack of oxygen and death of the mountaineers. The result is an exciting match for gamers and non-gamers alike. The box includes, among other materials, a double-sided board with two different routes to the summit (easier and harder) and two sets of weather tiles (for summer and winter).
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Publishers
- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Ediciones MasQueOca
- White Goblin Games
- テンデイズゲームズ (TendaysGames)
- Pygmalino
- Rebel Studio
- IGAMES
- Common Man Games
Questions and answers
K2 supports 1–5 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 K2 is 60 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 K2 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.
K2 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.
K2 belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Push Your Luck, and Player Elimination. 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 K2 are: Adam Kałuża. 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 K2 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.