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Das Kollier
2000
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- 3–6 players
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
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Das Kollier is a board game released in 2000 for 3–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by André Frobel and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Auction: Dutch.
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About the game
from the rules translation: das Kollier (English = The Necklace.) Through the buying of gems, everyone composes as precious a necklace as possible. The player with the most valuable necklace wins. 1st Place 1999 Hippodice Spieleautorenwettbewerb. Game is about making a necklace out of gem cards. Each player starts with money and as gems are displayed they are auctioned off. 2 different types of auctions exist a conventional one where prices rise and one that works in the opposite direction from which prices are fixed by the auctioneer.
Designers
Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
Questions and answers
Das Kollier 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 Das Kollier is 20 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 Das Kollier 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.
Das Kollier has a complexity rating of 2.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Das Kollier belongs to these categories: Card Game and Economic. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Auction: Dutch. 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 Das Kollier are: André Frobel. 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 Das Kollier 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.