
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Taunt You a Second Time
- 2 players
- 30 min
- 2000

1996
Rules assistance for Monty Python and the Holy Grail CCG
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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Monty Python and the Holy Grail CCG is a board game released in 1996 for 2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark Schultz, David Kenzer, Brian Jelke, Steve Johansson, and Adam Niepomnik and its main mechanics are Singing and Open Drafting.
All the characters from The Holy Grail seeking quests, encountering silly Frenchmen and peasants. Players recite song verses, answer trivia, unclog noses, fling electric donkeys, get slop poured on you, and fight. Oh, and answer three questions, over and over... Monty Python and the Holy Grail is infamous in the CCG sphere for having incomprehensible rules. The original rulebooks were difficult to decipher for people not used to old-school war games, but in the early to mid 2020's, a revival began with a new rules committee. As of 2026, there are nearly dozens of playgroups around the world and the game is getting recognition for its many early innovations, especially considering its 1996 release date. Expanded with "Taunt You a Second Time!" (2000).
Monty Python and the Holy Grail CCG 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 Monty Python and the Holy Grail CCG 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 Monty Python and the Holy Grail CCG for ages 12 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.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail CCG has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail CCG belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Singing and Open Drafting. 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 Monty Python and the Holy Grail CCG are: Mark Schultz, David Kenzer, Brian Jelke, Steve Johansson, and Adam Niepomnik. 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 Monty Python and the Holy Grail CCG 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.