
- BGG rank
- BGG #925
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Santiago
- 2–5 players
- 75 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2003

2004
Rules assistance for Cellar des Triplettes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Cellar des Triplettes is a board game released in 2004 for 3–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Claudia Hely and Roman Pelek and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding.
In Cellar des Triplettes, first released as Die Weinhändler players are wine collectors engaged in barter auctions of fine wine, looking to showcase their favored bottles of threes in their stylish, triangular cellars. Who will be the best at rewarding their palate with the shrewdest investment?
Cellar des Triplettes supports 3–5 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 Cellar des Triplettes 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 Cellar des Triplettes 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.
Cellar des Triplettes has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Cellar des Triplettes belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Cellar des Triplettes are: Claudia Hely and Roman Pelek. 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 Cellar des Triplettes 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.