- BGG rank
- BGG #31,291
- BGG rating
- 3.5
Penalty Challenge
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,037
- BGG rating
- 4.6
King of the Pitch
2021
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- 2–5 players
- 30–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.3/5
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King of the Pitch is a board game released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Juanrigo and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Open Drafting.
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About the game
King of the Pitch is a football board game played with boards, cards, cubes, chips and dice. Every team will have a board with eleven white players corresponding to the lower level. In one action a team can get players to improve their level team, exchange cards or cubes to increase their money or play a game in the central stadium. The box will become the stadium and the two teams playing in a game will have their suporters in it. Teams will roll the dice (the number of dice will depend on their level) to determine the winner of the games. Win or go home! if you win you stay and add a victory to your board. First team getting five win will be crown as the "King of the Pitch".
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- Rigo Games
Questions and answers
King of the Pitch 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 King of the Pitch is 30–45 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 King of the Pitch 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.
King of the Pitch 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.
King of the Pitch belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Open Drafting. 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 King of the Pitch are: Juanrigo. 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 King of the Pitch 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.