Crokinole 1876
Designed by Eckhardt Wettlaufer
What it is
A flicking dexterity game on a circular board where players snap wooden discs toward the center while knocking out opponents' discs.
Why it matters
The earliest known board dates to 1876 in Ontario, Canada; it is the premier disc-flicking dexterity game and ranks remarkably high among modern hobby games.
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How to play Crokinole
Crokinole is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.2 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's an Action / Dexterity game where the core of play revolves around Flicking. A flicking dexterity game on a circular board where players snap wooden discs toward the center while knocking out opponents' discs. The earliest known board dates to 1876 in Ontario, Canada; it is the premier disc-flicking dexterity game and ranks remarkably high among modern hobby games.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Crokinole
How many players is Crokinole?
Crokinole plays with 2–4 players.
Does Crokinole work with 2 players?
Yes — Crokinole plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Crokinole take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Crokinole hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.2 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Crokinole for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
Is Crokinole good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.2/5 and a 8+ age rating — Crokinole is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Crokinole?
Crokinole is an Action / Dexterity game, built on Flicking.
Where to buy Crokinole
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