Trouble (1965)

Kimble

Kimble is a Finnish board game that was first introduced in 1967. It is a licensed version of the American game Trouble and is manufactured by Tactic Games Group. The game has been highly popular in Finland for its whole existence, with tens of thousands of Kimble games sold every year, and nearly a million copies sold by 2003. The name “Kimble” refers to the hero of the then popular TV show The Fugitive, and it was marketed as the “Finnish pursuit game”.

Why is Kimble Popular?

Kimble is popular for its simplicity and thrilling gameplay, which has made it a classic Finnish board game. The game has been used as a drinking game among young students, as it is considered easy and simple enough for that purpose. The game has also been studied for its playability and meaning, as it has been used as a “game” and “the game” in various contexts.

Game Components of Kimble

The Game Components of Kimble include:
– A board
– Four pieces for each player
– A Pop-o-matic dice container
– A die

Game Setup of Kimble

The game is set up by placing the board in the middle of the players and arranging the pieces around the board. Each player chooses a piece and takes turns rolling the die to move their piece according to the roll.

Gameplay Mechanics of Kimble

The most notable feature of Kimble is the “Pop-o-matic” dice container, which is a clear plastic hemisphere containing the dice. Players roll the dice by pressing down quickly on the bubble, which flexes the sheet and causes the dice to tumble upon its rebound. The Pop-o-matic container produces a popping sound when it is used and prevents the dice from being lost.

Game Objective of Kimble

The Game Objective of Kimble is to be the first player to send all four pieces all the way around the board.

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