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Big Manitou
2005
Rules assistance for Big Manitou
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- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Big Manitou
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Big Manitou is a board game released in 2005 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Günter Burkhardt and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
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About the game
During the hunting seasons, Indian tribes confront one another in order to establish which of them is the most prestigious one. They hunt for very high stakes: Buffaloes, Tipis, Horses and the Sacred Totem. The player who will play their own Hunter and Hero cards clever and with skillfulness will be the winner…with Manitou’s help! Based on Manitou.
Editions
- Big ManitouenWhat's Your Game?2005
Categories
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Rio Grande Games
- What's Your Game?
Questions and answers
Big Manitou supports 2–5 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 Big Manitou 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 Big Manitou 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.
Big Manitou has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Big Manitou belongs to these categories: Card Game and American West. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting. 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 Big Manitou 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 Big Manitou 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.