
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,587
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Harry Potter Hogwarts
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2010

1991
Rules assistance for Knightmare
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Knightmare is a board game released in 1991 for 2–4 players and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
This game is based on the UK cult tv show of the same name. Box cover says: Chase through the Labyrinth in search of magical treasures. Cast spells and battle fiendish monsters. Solve Merlin's riddles and be the first to climb his throne. Components: 1 Gameboard 56 Cards 4 colored plastic bases 12 item tokens 40 helm tokens 4 playing pieces 1 castle wall 1 die 1 book of riddles 1 three-dimensional castle base
Knightmare supports 2–4 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 catalogue lists Knightmare 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.
Knightmare has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Knightmare belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Knightmare 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.