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Kismet
1963
Rules assistance for Kismet
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Kismet
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Kismet is a board game released in 1963 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up.
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About the game
Players roll any or all dice one, two or three times attempting to obtain dice combinations fitting a scoring category. Players fill 15 scoring boxes and add bonuses for a total score. The player with the highest total score wins the game. Similar to Yahtzee. The difference in this game is that the die faces have three different colors. Five new ways to score are presented such as flush, full house (same color) and others. Not to be confused with: Kismet (1997, Abacus) Kismet (1943, Spare-Time)
Categories
Publishers
- Lakeside
- Endless Games (I)
- Spare-Time Corporation
Questions and answers
Kismet 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 Kismet is 30 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 Kismet 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.
Kismet 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.
Kismet belongs to these categories: Dice. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Kismet and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Kismet 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.