
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,942
- BGG rating
- 5.7
NoNo
- 3–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2006

Rules assistance for Knatsch: Katalog Edition 3
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Knatsch: Katalog Edition 3 is an expansion for Knights released in 2003 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 the third expansion for Knatsch/Knights, published in the Abacus Spiele catalog, with two special cards to add to the base game. Once captured, the owning player may capture cards from the stacks by rolling a large or small straight (1-2-3-4 or 2-3-4-5, respectively) depending on the card. The player may still capture a card by beating its combination normally. The cards do not affect capturing cards from other players.
Knatsch: Katalog Edition 3 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: Katalog Edition 3 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: Katalog Edition 3 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: Katalog Edition 3 has a complexity rating of 1.0 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: Katalog Edition 3 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Dice, and Medieval. 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: Katalog Edition 3 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: Katalog Edition 3 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.