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- BGG rating
- 5.9
Drachen Wurf
- 2–6 players
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Kismet
1997
Rules assistance for Kismet
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- 3–8 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
Rules assistant for Kismet
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Kismet is a board game released in 1997 for 3–8 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Panning.
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About the game
Kismet is a card-and-dice game where the object is to discard your hand and score the least negative points. Each player has a hand of 11 cards, numbered 2 to 12. On their turn, they roll three dice. They select two of them, add them together, and discard the card of that value. However, if they are not able to make a total which matches any of their remaining cards, then the first other player to spot this and shout out a total which they do have the card for, may discard their card of this value instead. Not to be confused with: Kismet Kismet
Questions and answers
Kismet supports 3–8 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 Kismet 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 Kismet 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.
Kismet 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.
Kismet belongs to these categories: Card Game and 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 credited designers of Kismet are: Wolfgang Panning. 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 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.