- BGG rank
- BGG #7,134
- BGG rating
- 6.7
2 Win
- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2025
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,740
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Blöde Kuh
2018
Rules assistance for Blöde Kuh
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 15–25 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Blöde Kuh
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Blöde Kuh is a board game released in 2018 for 3–6 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Florian Racky.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,475
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Haleakala
- 2 players
- 40 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #2
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Ark Nova
- 1–4 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #38
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Wingspan
- 1–5 players
- 40–70 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #47
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Everdell
- 1–4 players
- 40–80 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #123
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Wyrmspan
- 1–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2024
- BGG rank
- BGG #150
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Forest Shuffle
- 2–5 players
- 40–60 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #215
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Earth
- 1–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #220
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Meadow
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #252
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Sea Salt & Paper
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #384
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition
- 2–5 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #405
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Finspan
- 1–5 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2025
About the game
In Blöde Kuh, players start with a hand of nine cards, each showing one of four different farm animals. In turn, they either play one of the cards to the discard pile, triggering an effect that depends on the kind of animal: draw a card, everyone passes a card, etc., or they play two of the same cards. In that case, the normal effect doesn't apply, but the next player gets a negative card and places it openly in front of them. This card is passed on whenever someone plays a pair of that animal. When a player gets rid of their last card, the round ends and the two players with most remaining hand cards receive penalty points, to which they add the penalty points on the negative cards in front of them. The player with the fewest points after three rounds wins.
Designers
Publishers
- Popcorn Games
- Trefl Joker Line
- Muduko
- OPEN'N PLAY
- Reflexshop
- Fractal Juegos
- Playte
- Drei Hasen in der Abendsonne
- Gamestore Banesto
Questions and answers
Blöde Kuh supports 3–6 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 Blöde Kuh is 15–25 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 Blöde Kuh for ages 8 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.
Blöde Kuh has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Blöde Kuh belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Blöde Kuh and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Blöde Kuh are: Florian Racky. 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 Blöde Kuh 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.