Knockout cricket
1976
Capri
 
First produced
1976
Players
2 to 4
Age(s)
8+
             
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1 x playing board with a cricket pitch layout
12 x cricketers;
- 1 batsman
- 1 wicket keeper
- 1 bowler
- 9 fielders
1 x pack of 144 cards, sequentially numbered;
- 84 batting cards
- 7 wicket keeper cards
- 42 bowling cards
- 6 bowler appeal cards
- 5 fielder appeal cards
1 x scoreboard
2 x sight screens with plastic stands
1 x dice
1 x rules leaflet

 

A game for cricket enthusiasts and novices alike, reproducing the excitement of National and International cricket. The game play provides a realistic balance of chance and skill. Each player represents a cricket team. Before the game starts, players decide the maximum number of overs each team will bat, 20 to 40 are suggested and toss for who fields first. The bowler sets his field and bowls by playing bowling cards. The batsman's shots are played by batting cards which give the direction the ball is hit. Runs and wickets are decided by a random method involving cards and dice.
The rules include options for 2, 3 or 4 player games. This is a well designed cricket game and the miniature cricketer playing figures bring the game to life and add to the excitement.