
- BGG rank
- BGG #793
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Kingdom Builder
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Point-Blank
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.
Point-Blank is a board game released in 1979 for 2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Network and Route Building, and Enclosure.
From the box: Finish off your opponent in a Point-Blank duel for position! Block your opponent in and win! Move straight, diagonally, or off the edge to get your point across! Be the last player able to move, and you win! A neat, all-plastic game from Gabriel in their line of "Hi-Q" games from the late 70s. 2-players square off on a 6x6 grid onto which they place plastic arrows that can be positioned in several directions (left, right, up, down and diagonal). Subsequent pieces get placed in the space indicated by the preceding piece. The object of the game is to be the last player able to move. In other words, as soon as a player's way is blocked, the game ends. This is a Hi-Q game.
Point-Blank 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 Point-Blank is 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 Point-Blank 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.
Point-Blank 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.
Point-Blank belongs to these categories: Territory Building and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Network and Route Building, and Enclosure. 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 catalogue lists Point-Blank 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.