Kimble (board game) facts for kids
1968 version of the game.
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| Publisher(s) | Tactic Games |
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| Players | 2–4 |
| Setup time | Approx. 1 minute |
| Playing time | 45 minutes |
| Random chance | High (dice rolling, luck) |
Kimble is a super fun board game from Finland. It's like a special Finnish version of another popular game called Trouble. In Kimble, players race to move their four game pieces all the way around the board. You move your pieces by rolling a die. The game is made by a company called Tactic Games Group.
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How to Play Kimble: A Board Game Race
Kimble is a race game where players try to get all their pieces home first. It's easy to learn and fun for everyone!
Moving Your Game Pieces
Each player has four game pieces. You move your pieces around the board based on what you roll on the die. The goal is to get all your pieces from your starting area to your home base.
Sending Opponents Back to Start
Watch out for other players! If your piece lands on a space already taken by an opponent's piece, you can send their piece all the way back to their starting area. This makes the game exciting and can change who is winning!
Safe Zones on the Board
As your pieces get closer to your home base, they enter special safe zones. Once your pieces are in these final few slots, they are protected. This means other players cannot send them back to the start.
The Pop-o-matic Dice Roller
One of the coolest parts of Kimble is the "Pop-o-matic" dice container. This is a clear plastic dome with the die inside. You don't need to touch the die!
How the Pop-o-matic Works
To roll the die, you simply press down on the clear plastic dome. This makes the die tumble around inside. When you let go, it makes a fun "popping" sound!
Benefits of the Pop-o-matic
The Pop-o-matic is great because it keeps the die from getting lost. It also makes rolling super fast and easy. This means players can take their turns quickly, keeping the game moving and exciting!
