- BGG rank
- BGG #26,109
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Mango Tango
- 2–7 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2005
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- BGG rating
- 5.7
Ketch Up
1998
Rules assistance for Ketch Up
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- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.1/5
Rules assistant for Ketch Up
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Ketch Up is a board game released in 1998 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Leo Colovini and Dario De Toffoli and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
In Absacker, everyone's trying to grab as much as they can — but you need to close the deal to get the goods. To set up, deal the deck out to all players, with each player creating a personal draw deck, then drawing three cards for a hand. The deck consists of cards numbered 3-7. On a turn, a player lays down 1-3 cards in the center of the table, creating a pile for each number played or adding to an existing pile for that number, so the 3s go on a three pile, the 4s on a four pile, etc. When you play the third 3, the fourth 4, the fifth 5, etc., you take all the cards of that number from the table and place them in a score pile. At the end of your turn, you refill your hand to three cards. When one player has no cards remaining in their draw deck and hand, the game ends, and whoever has collected the most cards wins.
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- Kaissa Chess & Games
- KADABRA
- Klee
- Piatnik
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- Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
- Ravensburger AG
- Dal Negro
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- franjos Spieleverlag
Questions and answers
Ketch Up supports 2–5 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 Ketch Up is 15 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 Ketch Up for ages 7 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.
Ketch Up has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Ketch Up belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Ketch Up are: Leo Colovini and Dario De Toffoli. 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 Ketch Up 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.