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Ausbrecher AG
1985
Rules assistance for Ausbrecher AG
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Ausbrecher AG
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Ausbrecher AG is a board game released in 1985 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Hajo Bücken and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Predictive Bid.
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About the game
Seven criminals are escaping from the prison island Monte Ganovo and must reach the 4 small boats waiting for them. But the first boat is a sinking wreck whilst the fourth boat is a modern speedboat, so the seven must time their run down the path to be last, not first. The players start by writing down their prediction of the finishing order of the prisoners, then use the matching colored dice to move the prisoners forward or backward along the path to the boats. The boats are numbered 1 to 4, so the better your prediction, the more points you score. A very funny but simple dice roller, which works better with more players. The game is re-issued in 1998 by Simba as Trödeln, where the children want to be last into class so they sit at the back. Reimplemented by: Trödeln
Designers
Publishers
- Otto Maier Verlag
- Arbeitsstelle für neues Spielen
Questions and answers
Ausbrecher AG supports 2–6 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 Ausbrecher AG is 20 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 Ausbrecher AG for ages 10 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.
Ausbrecher AG has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Ausbrecher AG belongs to these categories: Deduction, Dice, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Predictive Bid. 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 Ausbrecher AG are: Hajo Bücken. 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 Ausbrecher AG 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.