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Spite
1995
Rules assistance for Spite
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Spite
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Spite is a board game released in 1995 for 3–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Player Elimination.
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About the game
This game is similar to "Can't Stop" whereby you try to push your luck as far as possible. Basically, everybody is given a number (1-6) [assume you are "3"]. In your turn you roll the five dice. If you get your number [for example there is one "3" in the five dice], you are given tokens for every die of your number [one token in the case] and the option to re-roll those dice which are not your number [in the case, the other four dice]. If you choose to re-roll them, you need to get more dice of your number to get more tokens [for example if you get another "3" from the four dice in the re-roll, you get another token]. If not [in this case if you did not get any "3" from the re-roll], you forfeit the tokens you get from your previous rolls [which is the one token}. With enough tokens you get to the "Pit". This is when the fun begins, instead of rolling the dice for your number, you roll other people's numbers of your choice. You get to remove their tokens instead. If you are out of the "Pit", you cannot do so. Games goes on till last man standing.
Editions
- SpiteenLagoon Games1995
- SpiteenLagoon Games1995
Questions and answers
Spite supports 3–6 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 Spite is 60 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 Spite 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.
Spite has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Spite belongs to these categories: Party Game and Dice. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Player Elimination. 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 Spite 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.