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Pikit
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Switch 16
2001
Rules assistance for Switch 16
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 20 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Switch 16
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Switch 16 is a board game released in 2001 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Anthony Vadasz and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Ages 7 and up, with nicely made and sturdy parts (the game, not the adults). "Be the first player to discard the 16th card from the deck they control by rolling the numbers needed on the dice." Each player has a card deck numbered 1-16. During your turn you roll 3 to 5 six-sided dice and can remove the top and subsequent cards if some combination of the dice add up to their number. You can choose to roll more than once, but a significant penalty is applied if you then can't remove a card. In addition to the number dice, another die is rolled that allows you to block other players or even switch decks with them. You win if you're the first to remove all your cards.
Editions
- Switch 16enTop-Game, Top-Toy2008
- Switch 16enTomy2003
- Switch 16enPressman Toy Corp.
- Switch 16enTomy
- Roll over 16dePiatnik2003
- SwitchfrGoliath Games2001
- Roll over 16Piatnik
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Tomy
- Piatnik
- Top-Toy
- Top-Game
- Pressman Toy Corp.
- Goliath Games
Questions and answers
Switch 16 supports 2–4 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 Switch 16 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 Switch 16 for ages 7 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.
Switch 16 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.
Switch 16 belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Switch 16 are: Anthony Vadasz. 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 Switch 16 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.