- BGG rank
- BGG #1,578
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Saboteur
- 3–10 players
- 30 min
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- 2004
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Knockout
2014
Rules assistance for Knockout
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Knockout
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Knockout is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Fréderic Moyersoen and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Player Elimination, and Simulation.
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About the game
As the newest pug on the block, you're ready to sock the next lug to enter the ring with you. The wise heads have finally let you challenge the champ and it's up to you to prove that you can sing that sweet chin music with the best. This is a knock-down, drag-out slugfest from designer Fréderic Moyersoen that only one fighter can win; the last man standing takes home the dough and the dames. Maybe once you've beaten back the roundheels in the one-off brawls, you can go on to fight in the bigger tournaments... What's In The Box?: • One 12-page Rules booklet • One mounted game board • 13 counters • 55 cards • Four standees • One bright red cardboard VPG game box • One beautiful box cover sleeve • One "Wipes-A-Lot" napkin • One charcoal desiccant packet
Designers
Publishers
- Victory Point Games
Questions and answers
Knockout 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 Knockout 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 Knockout for ages 13 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.
Knockout has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Knockout belongs to these categories: Card Game and Sports. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Player Elimination, and Simulation. 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 Knockout are: Fréderic Moyersoen. 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 Knockout 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.