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SuDoku: The Card Game
2006
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- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for SuDoku: The Card Game
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SuDoku: The Card Game is a board game released in 2006 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Pattern Building.
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About the game
In SuDoku: The Card Game, players play numbered cards by following the rules of the popular solitaire game. The players try to place their numbered cards in such a way that in each column, row, and block, each number occurs only once. The playing field develops throughout the course of the game. Players skillfully plays their cards to their own advantage and force their opponents into tight spots. The player with the fewest negative points wins.
Editions
- SuDoku: The Card GameenZ-Man Games2006
- SuDoku: Das KartenspieldeKOSMOS
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- KOSMOS
- Z-Man Games
Questions and answers
SuDoku: The Card Game supports 2–5 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 SuDoku: The Card Game is 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 SuDoku: The Card Game 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.
SuDoku: The Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
SuDoku: The Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and 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 SuDoku: The Card Game are: Reiner Knizia. 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 SuDoku: The Card Game 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.