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The Amusing Game of Kilkenny Cats

The Amusing Game of Kilkenny Cats

(Public Domain) · 1890
2–445 min8+ yrs5.0 BGG12Strategy
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How do you play The Amusing Game of Kilkenny Cats?

The game is played on a grid. Each player starts with eight pieces, which are moved by roll of a die. Opposing pieces are captured and removed from play by landing on them.

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The Amusing Game of Kilkenny Cats box art
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The game is played on a grid. Each player starts with eight pieces, which are moved by roll of a die. Opposing pieces are captured and removed from play by landing on them. The object of the game is to occupy the two goal squares at the opposite side of the board from where your pieces start.

game anatomy
BGG rating5.0 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Play time
45 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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The Amusing Game of Kilkenny Cats is a abstract strategy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Amusing Game of Kilkenny Cats — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Amusing Game of Kilkenny Cats support?
The Amusing Game of Kilkenny Cats is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Amusing Game of Kilkenny Cats take?
A game of The Amusing Game of Kilkenny Cats takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Amusing Game of Kilkenny Cats for?
The Amusing Game of Kilkenny Cats is recommended from age 8.

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