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- 7.1
Samsara
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Kipp4
2019
Rules assistance for Kipp4
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 15–25 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Kipp4
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Kipp4 is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Thomas Weber (II) and its main mechanics are Pattern Building.
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About the game
Kipp! is German and means Tilt! in English. What's the best way to tilt? The small game board sits on the bar so that one edge touches the table. After each turn, it is tilted in a different direction. With this, the positions of the pieces change, creating a new game situation every time. The first player to form a row of 4 pieces in their own color wins the game. —description from the publisher Wer hat den richtigen Dreh raus? Das Spielbrett steht schräg auf der Leiste und wird nach jedem Zug in eine andere Richtung gekippt. Dadurch verändern sich die Positionen der Murmeln und es entsteht jedes Mal eine neue Spielsituation. Gewonnen hat der Spieler, der mit seinen eigenen Murmeln eine 4er-Reihe bilden konnte. —description from the publisher
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- Gerhards Spiel und Design
Questions and answers
Kipp4 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Kipp4 is 15–25 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 Kipp4 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.
Kipp4 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.
Kipp4 belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Pattern Building. 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 Kipp4 are: Thomas Weber (II). 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 Kipp4 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.