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Kismet

Players

2

Time

?-?

Age

7+

Weight

1.33

Rating

5.57

Fit

Teach 2.3

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.2

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Kismet has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to frequently pay attention to and react to each other's strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.

Replay value

Kismet has a high replayability score due to its strong variability in gameplay, strategic depth, and scalability. The game offers different experiences each time it is played, with multiple paths to victory and variable setups. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, further enhancing the replay value. Players have room to improve their strategy over time, discovering new tactics and strategies. The game adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort. Overall, Kismet provides a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played, making it highly replayable.

Luck profile

Kismet has a moderate level of luck influence. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While players have some ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions, luck still plays a significant role in the game. Overall, Kismet offers a balanced mix of luck and strategy.

Overview

Players roll any or all dice one, two or three times attempting to obtain dice combinations fitting a scoring category. Players fill 15 scoring boxes and add bonuses for a total score. The player with the highest total score wins the game. Similar to Yahtzee. The difference in this game is that the die faces have three different colors. Five new ways to score are presented such as flush, full house (same color) and others. Not to be confused with: Kismet (1997, Abacus) Kismet (1943, Spare-Time)

Category

1
Dice

Family

3
Mechanism: Roll-and-Write Players: Two Player Only Games Traditional Dice Games: Yacht

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Credits

Designers

1
(Uncredited)

Artists

1
Design Edge

Publishers

3
Endless Games (I) Lakeside Spare-Time Corporation

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