Table feel
Moderate level of interaction with a good balance of direct and strategic confrontation.
2003
Ranked #20,895
Dingbats
In Dingbats, each player has a time limit to try to win as many Dingbats cards as possible by solving the puzzle on each one. The first card chosen must be in a corner, and subsequent cards must be adjacent to the previous one, if possible. If an incorrect answer is given for a p...
Players
2
Play time
Not listed
Age
10+
Complexity
1/5
Rating
5.61
Harder to teach
Highly interactive
Deep strategy
Group fit
At a glance
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Teachability
2.3/5
Harder to teach
Replay value
3.9/5
High replayability
Interaction
3.7/5
Highly interactive
Player scaling
4.0/5
Scales well
Strategic depth
4.5/5
Deep strategy
Player control
3.0/5
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Dingbats has a high degree of variability in its gameboard, with multiple paths to victory and variable setups. The expansions available for the game add new content and gameplay elements, enhancing the replay value. The strategic depth is significant, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies over time. The player interaction score is moderate, providing some level of engagement between players. The game scales well with different numbers of players, maintaining its appeal and balance. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the investment. Overall, Dingbats has a strong replayability score of 7.8 out of 10.
Luck profile
Dingbats has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with neither element dominating. Overall, Dingbats provides an enjoyable balance between luck and player agency.
Overview
In Dingbats, each player has a time limit to try to win as many Dingbats cards as possible by solving the puzzle on each one. The first card chosen must be in a corner, and subsequent cards must be adjacent to the previous one, if possible. If an incorrect answer is given for a p...
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In Dingbats, each player has a time limit to try to win as many Dingbats cards as possible by solving the puzzle on each one. The first card chosen must be in a corner, and subsequent cards must be adjacent to the previous one, if possible. If an incorrect answer is given for a particular card, the turn ends immediately and a new card is placed on top. If a player gives the correct answer for a replacement card, they take all cards in that pile. There are three categories of cards: Thingbats - 5 points - part picture and part word Dingbats - 10 points - words and numbers only Kingbats - 15 points - harder Dingbats There are optional wild cards which include actions such as forcing another player to miss a turn, or gaining extra time.
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Paul Sellers
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Ravensburger
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