- BGG rank
- BGG #874
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Liar's Dice
- 2–10 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1800
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- BGG #25,121
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Kniffel Kids
2009
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- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Kniffel Kids is a board game released in 2009 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Here fun animal dice are cast at high speed! This version of the classic game of dice will thrill even very young children. Kniffel Kids is similar to the game Yahtzee. In more detail, turns rotate clockwise and each player gets 11 turns total. On a turn, a player rolls all 5 dice. The player then may roll up to two more times, setting aside any dice they won't want to roll again. At the end of the turn, the player enters the score into one of the rectangles on the score sheet. A rectangle of the player's choice must be zeroed out if no points are earned on that turn. The player with the highest score wins. Scoring: The scoring rectangles in the upper portion of the scorepad are dedicated to getting all the same animal will gain you one point per animal of that kind. For instance, Lion-Lion-Lion-Mouse-Dog will get you 3 points if you enter it on the Lion line, or 1 point if you enter it on the Mouse or Dog line. The scoring rectangles in the lower portion of the scorepad are dedicated to poker hand -style scoring. 5-of-a-kind: 10 points 4-of-a-kind: (not a scoring option) 3-of-a-kind: 2 points Two Pair: 3 points Full House: 4 points 5 different animals: 5 points
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Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
- Blatz
- KIDDINX Entertainment GmbH
Questions and answers
Kniffel Kids 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 Kniffel Kids 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 Kniffel Kids for ages 5 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.
Kniffel Kids 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.
Kniffel Kids belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Dice. 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 catalogue lists Kniffel Kids 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.