- BGG rank
- BGG #10,045
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Columba
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
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- 2012
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- BGG rating
- 6.7
Stakko
2017
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- 2 players
- 10–20 min
- 9+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
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Stakko is a board game released in 2017 for 2 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Laurent Escoffier.
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About the game
In 27, as many of your discs as possible must reach the other side. Sounds easy? It's probably the trickiest game of stacking in the world. —description from the publisher Einfacher geht es nicht: Meine Scheiben sollen ans andere Ende des Weges, das Ziel ist nur sieben Schritte entfernt. Aber nach jedem Zug ist alles anders: die Anzahl meiner Türme, die Höhen, die Zugweiten, sogar die Länge des Weges kann sich ändern... Und dann kommt mir noch der Gegner mit seinen Scheiben entgegen und ständig in die Quere. Der Spaziergang wird zum gefährlichen Eiertanz... 27 ist ein minimalistisches Taktikspiel für zwei Stapelkünstler die bereit sind mit jedem Zug ihre Strategien zu wechseln. —description from the publisher Google translation It does not get any easier: My discs are to be moved to the other end of the way, the goal is only seven steps away. But after every move everything is different: the number of my towers, the heights, the widths, even the length of the way can change ... And then the enemy comes with his discs and constantly in the way. The walk becomes a dangerous egg ... 27 is a minimalist tactic game for two stackers who are ready to change their strategies with each move.
Questions and answers
Stakko 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 Stakko is 10–20 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 Stakko for ages 9 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.
Stakko has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Stakko belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Stakko and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Stakko are: Laurent Escoffier. 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 Stakko 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.