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Ka-Ching!
2001
Rules assistance for Ka-Ching!
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- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Ka-Ching!
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Ka-Ching! is a board game released in 2001 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Horst-Rainer Rösner and Klaus Palesch and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
All cards are placed face up on the table. Both players alternate buying one of the five cards sitting on top - with the aim to form pairs of the same color to resell as lucratively as possible. During your turn you can either 1) buy one card or 2) sell two cards of the same color for an amount equal to multiplying their two values together. You also have one wild card which you may sell in place of another card once during the game. Whoever makes the most of his or her starting capital by skillful buying and selling wins. But that is not as easy as it seems. A big part of the game is also preventing your opponent from getting valuable pairs. Ka-Ching requires tactical skill, perspective, and good timing when selling. Re-implemented by: Trader
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- Hobby World
- Winning Moves Germany
- Gamewright
Questions and answers
Ka-Ching! supports 2–4 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 Ka-Ching! 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 Ka-Ching! 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.
Ka-Ching! has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Ka-Ching! belongs to these categories: Card Game and Economic. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Auction / Bidding. 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 Ka-Ching! are: Horst-Rainer Rösner and Klaus Palesch. 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 Ka-Ching! 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.