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Knock Out
1978
Rules assistance for Knock Out
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.
Rules assistant for Knock Out
For 2 players
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Knock Out is a board game released in 1978 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up.
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About the game
Knockout - push them in, pop them out - you can win by a knockout! Each player places double sided pieces into a standing hexagon. You can trap your opponent and pop out his stoppers with yours. At the end of the game, you count your stoppers, and whoever has more wins!
Editions
- Knock 'em OutENMilton Bradley1980
- Knock OutENMilton Bradley1978
- Knock OutITMB Giochi1980
- Knock OutFRMB Jeux1980
- Knock OutMB Spellen1980
Categories
Publishers
- Milton Bradley
- MB Giochi
- MB Spellen
- MB Jeux
Questions and answers
Knock Out 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 Knock Out is 20 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 Knock Out for ages 7 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.
Knock Out has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Knock Out belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Knock Out and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Knock Out 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.