
- BGG rank
- BGG #135
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Tigris & Euphrates
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 1997

2019
Rules assistance for Knights Poker
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.
Knights Poker is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Tile Placement.
Knights Poker is the new board game from the world's leading board game designer, Dr. Reiner Knizia. This artistic fighting game that originally appeared at Nakameguro's board game bar “GALLERIA6” has been newly released in response to requests! —description from the publisher (translated) 世界を代表するボードゲームデザイナー、Dr.ライナー・クニツィア氏の新作ボードゲーム『Knights Poker(ナイツポーカー)』。中目黒のボードゲームバー『GALLERIA6』のオリジナルゲームとして登場し話題を呼んだ芸術的対戦ゲームが、このたびご要望にお応えしてコンポーネントを新たに販売開始! —description from the publisher (Japanese)
Knights Poker supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Knights Poker 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 Knights Poker for ages 6 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 Poker 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.
Knights Poker belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Tile Placement. 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 Poker are: Reiner Knizia. 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 Poker 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.