
- BGG rank
- BGG #930
- BGG rating
- 7.2
My Little Scythe
- 1–6 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2018

2019
Rules assistance for Ausser Rand & Band
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Ausser Rand & Band is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Holger Schmidt and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
The assembly line conveys robot heads, legs, and torsos in three colors. Players place dice on these components. Once a robot part leaves the line, the dice deposited on them also go tumbling down. This way, the assembly line determines by dice roll which player is entitled to the respective robotic body part. By using additional dice placed at the edge of the line, players can modify the line in order to gain advantages in the "production chain". The player who uses the "rolled-off-the-line" robot body parts to assemble as many robots as possible — and, if possible, of only one color — wins the game. Ausser Rand & Band is a super-light family game with a highly stimulative nature, unique equipment, and non-stop playing fun. —description from the publisher
Ausser Rand & Band 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 Ausser Rand & Band is 30 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 Ausser Rand & Band for ages 7 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.
Ausser Rand & Band 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.
Ausser Rand & Band belongs to these categories: Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Ausser Rand & Band are: Holger Schmidt. 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 Ausser Rand & Band 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.