
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,617
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Kerala: The Way of the Elephant
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2016

2012
Rules assistance for Auf die Weide, fertig, los!
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Auf die Weide, fertig, los! is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 3 and up. It was designed by Kirsten Hiese and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Memory.
Game description from the publisher: When the sun rises, the animals in the stables start pawing impatiently with their hooves. They are hungry and want to go out into the meadow! But farmer Tim is sick and in bed and cannot look after his animals. In To the Meadow, Ready, Steady, Go!, the players help farmer Tim by taking the animals out to the meadow for him. The player who finds two cards with the same number of buckets among the flowers cards may gather the feed for the animals and build a path to the meadow. Whoever has good memory skills and some luck with the die will be the first to lead his animal to the meadow!
Auf die Weide, fertig, los! supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Auf die Weide, fertig, los! is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Auf die Weide, fertig, los! for ages 3 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Auf die Weide, fertig, los! has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Auf die Weide, fertig, los! belongs to these categories: Animals and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Memory. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Auf die Weide, fertig, los! are: Kirsten Hiese. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Auf die Weide, fertig, los! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.