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Ker Plunk (1967)

2–4 players · 20 min · age 5+ · ★ 4.8 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
20 min
Age
5+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
4.8/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 5+ who like action / dexterity games — light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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Ker Plunk board game box cover

About Ker Plunk

As the box explains: "Ker Plunk is the game where you take your pick and pull a stick. If all the marbles fall, you lose it all! You're only sunk if they go...Ker Plunk!" This classic game of skill can be learned in seconds, but it offers a fun test of hand-eye coordination that is challenging to people of all ages and skill levels. As a result, Ker Plunk was a popular favorite among skill-game enthusiasts throughout the 1960s and '70s. The game consists of a clear …

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Action / DexterityChildrens GameParty Game

Mechanics: Highest-Lowest Scoring, Physical Removal, Single Loser Game, Stacking and Balancing, Three Dimensional Movement · Designer: A. Eddie Goldfarb, Damon Saddler

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Ker Plunk FAQ

How many players is Ker Plunk?
Ker Plunk plays with 2–4 players, ages 5 and up.
How long does Ker Plunk take to play?
A game of Ker Plunk takes 20 min, at light complexity (1.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Ker Plunk any good?
Ker Plunk rates 4.8/10 from 1,385 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a action / dexterity / childrens game game built around highest-lowest scoring, physical removal, single loser game.