Coppit facts for kids
Board for Fang den Hut! with four spokes; Coppit's board has six spokes
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| Years active | Fang den Hut 1927–present Coppit 1964–present |
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| Genre(s) | Strategy |
| Players | 2–6 |
| Setup time | 2 minutes |
| Playing time | 30–60 minutes |
| Random chance | Die rolls |
Coppit is a fun board game where players try to capture each other's pieces. It was first made in 1927 in Germany and was called Fang den Hut, which means Capture The Hat. Later, a company called Spear's Games released it again in 1964 under the name Coppit. This game is for 2 to 6 players. It mixes a bit of luck from rolling a die with smart planning, making it a great game for kids and families.
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How to Play Coppit: The Basics
Coppit is a type of running-fight game. This means players move their pieces around the board, trying to "fight" or capture other players' pieces. It's similar to other popular board games like Ludo.
What You Need to Play
- The Board: A special game board with paths and safe spots.
- Playing Pieces: Each player gets four pieces that look like small hats or cones. All your pieces will be the same color.
- A Die: You'll use a single die to decide how many spaces you can move.
Starting the Game
At the beginning of the game, all your hat-shaped pieces start in your special "home base" area on the board.
Your Goal in Coppit
The main goal is to capture your opponents' pieces and take them out of the game. The last player who still has an uncaptured piece on the board wins!
Moving Your Pieces
To move a piece, you roll the die. The number you roll tells you how many spaces you can move one of your pieces along the path. You can have any number of your pieces out of your home base at the same time.
Capturing Opponents' Pieces
- How to Capture: If you land on a space that an opponent's piece is on, you "capture" it! This is also called "copping" a piece.
- Taking Them Home: Once you capture a piece, you must carry it back to your own home base.
- Imprisoning Pieces: When you reach your home base with a captured piece, you "imprison" it there. This means that piece is out of the game.
Protecting Your Pieces
- Safe Squares: Some squares on the board are special. They are usually a different color. If your piece is on one of these safe squares, other players cannot capture it.
- Being Captured While Carrying: Be careful! If you are moving a captured piece back to your base, another player can still capture your piece (and the piece you are carrying) if they land on you.
Winning the Game
The game continues until only one player has pieces left on the board that have not been captured. That player is the winner!
