- BGG rank
- BGG #3,675
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- 6.2
Ligretto
- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1988
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,644
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Ligretto Probe-Version
2019
Rules assistance for Ligretto Probe-Version
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- 2 players
- 5–10 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Ligretto Probe-Version
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Ligretto Probe-Version is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players, 5–10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michael Michaels and its main mechanics are Pattern Building.
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About the game
Mini version of Ligretto that allows two players to test Ligretto. This version has been handed out by Schmidt Spiele for free and has not been meant for sale. Each player has his own deck of 27 cards with cards 1-9 in three colors and a unique symbol on the back to identify which cards are his. At the start of each round, each player lays out three cards face up in front of him to create his row; places a face-up stack of seven cards, seeing only the top card, next to his row to create his Ligretto stack; and holds the remaining cards in hand face down. Playing at the same time, each player tries to empty his Ligretto stack. If he has a 1 on the top of any face-up stack, he plays it to the center of the table. If he has a 2 of the same color as any 1 in the center of the table, he can place the 2 on the 1. All cards in the central piles must be played in ascending order and must be following the same color. If a player can't play anything, he can reveal cards from the stack in his hand, counting them out in groups of three, then laying them face up while revealing only the top card. He can play this top card onto a central pile as long as he meets the above rules for doing so. As soon as a player empties his Ligretto stack, the round ends. Each player scores 1 point for each of his cards among the central piles, then loses 2 points for each card remaining in his Ligretto stack. The player with the most points wins. Players can alternatively choose to play a certain number of rounds and the player with most points in the end wins. In the rare case that neither player can play any cards, the round is scored based on the cards played so far. —user summary
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
Questions and answers
Ligretto Probe-Version 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 Ligretto Probe-Version is 5–10 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 Ligretto Probe-Version 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.
Ligretto Probe-Version has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Ligretto Probe-Version belongs to these categories: Card Game and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Pattern Building. 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 Ligretto Probe-Version are: Michael Michaels. 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 Ligretto Probe-Version 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.