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Rules assistance for Das Spiel mit der Schlange
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- 3–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Das Spiel mit der Schlange
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Das Spiel mit der Schlange is an expansion for Sternenhimmel released in 1995 for 3–5 players and 30 minutes per game. It was designed by Tom Schoeps and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
Das Spiel mit der Schlange is a limited edition (1,111 copies) expansion for Sternenhimmel, released at Essen in 1995. The Serpent (Schlange) is always the last constellation played.
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- Goldsieber Spiele
Questions and answers
Das Spiel mit der Schlange 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 Das Spiel mit der Schlange is 30 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.
Das Spiel mit der Schlange has a complexity rating of 2.3 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 Spiel mit der Schlange belongs to these categories: Bluffing and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 Das Spiel mit der Schlange are: Tom Schoeps. 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 Spiel mit der Schlange as an expansion for Sternenhimmel. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Sternenhimmel to use it. Check that your edition of Sternenhimmel is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.