- BGG rating
- 7.2
Knights of Ten: Battle Ready
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,948
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Knights of Ten
2012
Rules assistance for Knights of Ten
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Knights of Ten
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Knights of Ten is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Scot Anderson and Derek Jordan and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Knights of Ten: Strategic
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2012
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About the game
Knights of Ten is primarily a game for two, but can also be played by four competing in teams. You're trying to collect as much gold as possible each round, and the player (team) with the most gold after the predetermined number of rounds wins. Each round, players start with seven cards in hand; cards feature numbers from 1 to 10, as well as negative numbers, cards that can be either positive or negative, and special plays such as the dragon and wizard. One player leads by playing a card to her "horde" (the table in front of her); if she plays a 1, she can play again immediately. The next player must follow – playing to his own horde first – and have an equal or higher total in his horde at the end of his turn. If he can't, he loses the trick; if he can, the opponent gets to play again and play continues back-and-forth until one player loses. Whoever wins collects 1 gold, plus 1 Gold for each Gold card in the pot. The winner draws one card and either keeps it or keeps the next card in the deck; the loser draws two cards (one of them being the card left by the other player, if any). Play continues until all 16 Gold have been claimed, at which point a winner is determined for the round. In a four-player game, you and your teammate share a horde and take turns playing into it.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Brain Candy Games
Questions and answers
Knights of Ten 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 listed playing time for Knights of Ten 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 Knights of Ten 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.
Knights of Ten has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Knights of Ten belongs to these categories: Card Game and Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking. 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 Knights of Ten are: Scot Anderson and Derek Jordan. 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 Knights of Ten 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.