- BGG rank
- BGG #16,665
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Avanti mare!
2000
Rules assistance for Avanti mare!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 5–30 min
- 3+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 1 player
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Avanti mare! is a board game released in 2000 for 1–6 players, 5–30 minutes per game, and ages 3 and up. It was designed by Günter Burkhardt and its main mechanics are Race, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
About the game
A river flows into the big sea in Avanti mare!. At one end of the river, a fishing boat starts moving downstream toward the sea that awaits at the end. Halfway to the sea, four fish are playing in the water – but once that boat starts to move, the fish will flee to the safety of the open water. Will they get away, or end up in a net? Players can decide to back either the fish or the fishermen, but the winners will be determined by the die rolls. On a turn, the player rolls the colored die. If the player rolls one of the two colors assigned to the boat, he removes one of the river segments, thereby moving the boat closer to the fish; if one of the fish colors is rolled, that fish moves one space closer to the sea. If the boat moves onto a fish, it catches that fish; if a fish reaches the sea, it escapes and can't be captured. The game ends when all the fish escape or are caught. Which side will come out on top?
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Designers
Publishers
- Ravensburger AG
- Selecta Spielzeug
Questions and answers
Avanti mare! supports 1–6 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 Avanti mare! is 5–30 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 Avanti mare! 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.
Avanti mare! 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.
Avanti mare! belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Race, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling. 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 Avanti mare! are: Günter Burkhardt. 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 Avanti mare! 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.