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Bürger, Baumeister & Co.
2009
Rules assistance for Bürger, Baumeister & Co.
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- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.8/5
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Bürger, Baumeister & Co. is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
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About the game
"Bürger, Baumeister & Co." means in English: Citizen, builder & Co. A game for the 150th anniversary of Saalbau/Frankfurt. When the great cities of Europe tore down their fortified walls in the 19th Century, a stunning construction boom took place. Sprawling parks, stately residential quarters and industrial district sprang up around the old Medieval city centres. During the so-called "Founding Time", the cities burghers took the lead in cultural affairs and laid the groundwork for many museums, foundations and institutions – many of which still exist today. Players act as burghers of that time. Through large and small building projects, they try to turn Frankfurt am Main into a cultural and industrial hub. The player who collects the most Fame Points doing so wins the game. Contents: 1 game board, 60 building tiles, 12 coins, 12 crane tiles, 1 mayor figure, 4 builder tiles, 4 score markers, 1 offer board, rules
Questions and answers
Bürger, Baumeister & Co. 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 Bürger, Baumeister & Co. is 45 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 Bürger, Baumeister & Co. 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.
Bürger, Baumeister & Co. has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Bürger, Baumeister & Co. belongs to these categories: City Building. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Bürger, Baumeister & Co. are: Michael Schacht. 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 Bürger, Baumeister & Co. 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.