
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,113
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Zooloretto: The Dice Game
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2012

Rules assistance for Knatsch: Die kleinen Sonderkarten
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Knatsch: Die kleinen Sonderkarten is an expansion for Knights released in 2002 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
This is an expansion for Knights/Knatsch. 10 extra cards. These cards are smaller than the others. Limited print run of 1500 copies. The normal rules of the game apply, with the following additions. Each of the small cards in this expansion has a special advantage, which the owner can use once when it is his turn. A player may win only one small special card on his turn. If successful, he may continue to roll, but may not win another of the small special cards. The 'Guard for special cards' can protect all the small special cards. The special catalog expansion cards can also be combined with this expansion.
Knatsch: Die kleinen Sonderkarten supports 2–6 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 Knatsch: Die kleinen Sonderkarten 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 Knatsch: Die kleinen Sonderkarten 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.
Knatsch: Die kleinen Sonderkarten 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.
Knatsch: Die kleinen Sonderkarten belongs to these categories: Dice and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Knatsch: Die kleinen Sonderkarten are: Michael Schacht. 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 Knatsch: Die kleinen Sonderkarten as an expansion for Knights. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Knights to use it. Check that your edition of Knights is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.