Korsar
2–8 players • 20 min • ages 8+ • 2002
- First published
- 2002
- Players
- 2–8 players
- Playing time
- 20 min
- Age
- 8+
How it plays
Korsar plays 2–8 players, takes about 20 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Where it came from
Korsar was published in 2002 by the German game publisher Amigo. It was designed by Reiner Knizia, a prolific and highly respected game designer known for his minimalist, mathematically elegant approach to card and board games. The game was developed during a period when Amigo was aggressively expanding its catalog of accessible, fast-paced card games that could appeal to both families and casual gaming groups.
The game is a pirate-themed trick-taking card game that emphasizes hand management and tactical bluffing. Knizia designed the deck to balance risk and reward, forcing players to decide when to attack other fleets and when to hold back their resources. Upon its release, it was well-received for its tight mechanics and its ability to provide significant strategic depth despite its straightforward ruleset and compact physical footprint.
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About Korsar
Korsar is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–8 players • 20 min • ages 8+ • 2002. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Korsar?
Korsar is a board game for 2–8 players, running about 20 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Korsar for?
Korsar is built for 2–8 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Korsar take to play?
A game of Korsar is listed at about 20 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Korsar for?
Korsar lists a minimum age of 8. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
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