
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,766
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Der schwarze Pirat
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2006

2016
Rules assistance for Castle Flutterstone
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Castle Flutterstone is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 15–25 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Guido Hoffmann.
Quick! Into the old stone castle! An exciting race for the Magic Cup is about to start in Burg Flatterstein, but beware as the mysterious ruins are littered with obstacles and odd surprises. With a little luck and some skill with flapping bats to the right places, children will find the fastest route to their destination. Players take turns using the "catapult" to launch cloth bats at the game board. Depending on where the bat lands, the active player may move 1-2 spaces. If they land in the moat, they must take a Ghost card. The Ghost cards have various effects that can either help the player, or hinder their progress. The first player that is able to get to the top of the castle wins the game, and gets the golden bat trophy!
Castle Flutterstone 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 Castle Flutterstone 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 Castle Flutterstone for ages 6 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.
Castle Flutterstone has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Castle Flutterstone belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Action / Dexterity. 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 Castle Flutterstone and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Castle Flutterstone are: Guido Hoffmann. 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 Castle Flutterstone 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.