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Ivanhoe

Reiner Knizia

2000 · 2⁠–⁠5 players, best with 4 · 45 min · ages 10+

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How many players

For 2 to 5 players, best with 4.

  • 2 players
  • 3 players
  • 4 players: best
  • 5 players

Weight and time

Light: 1.6 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 45–45 minutes, for ages 10 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek6.5/101,882 ratings
  • BGG rank2,329thamong all games

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How to play Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe is a card game for 2 to 5 players in which you play cards from your hand to compete in a series of medieval contests, trying to commit the right combinations without running out of useful options. It feels light and tactical, with timely disruption and hand management, and suits families or groups who want a 45-minute game with direct competition. It is best with 4 players and is for ages 10 and up.

Mechanics

  • Auction
  • Hand management
  • Set collection
  • Take that

Credits Ivanhoe

  • DesignReiner Knizia
  • ArtKurt Miller
  • ArtMark Simonitch
  • ArtRodger B. MacGowan
  • ArtFrançois Bruel
  • PublisherAsmodee

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Game details Ivanhoe

Year published
2000
Players
2–5, best with 4
Playing time
45–45 minutes
Age
ages 10+
Weight
1.6 out of 5
Designer
Reiner Knizia
Publisher
Asmodee

Frequently asked questions Ivanhoe

How many players is Ivanhoe for?

For 2 to 5 players. It plays best with 4.

How long does a game take?

45 to 45 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 10 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–5.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 15, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku