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Der Brand: Ein Dorf und seine Geheimnisse
2023
Rules assistance for Der Brand: Ein Dorf und seine Geheimnisse
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 120–240 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Der Brand: Ein Dorf und seine Geheimnisse
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Der Brand: Ein Dorf und seine Geheimnisse is a board game released in 2023 for 1–6 players, 120–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
Arson among Village Residents Sehlnau is a peaceful village in Switzerland where 15 people live in tranquility and harmony. Everyone knows each other. However, there is one person who doesn't fit this picture: Christine Habegger. When a fire breaks out at the newcomer's house, the village's idyllic façade begins to crumble. An expert confirms arson, and now suspicions grow that someone from the village wants to get rid of Christine. But who set the fire? And why is the person who extinguished the blaze remaining silent? What's the story behind the voyeuristic photos? Is there a stalker living in the village? Investigate all the events and rumors, uncover the secrets of the villagers to bring the perpetrator to justice. —description from the publisher
Questions and answers
Der Brand: Ein Dorf und seine Geheimnisse supports 1–6 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 Der Brand: Ein Dorf und seine Geheimnisse is 120–240 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 Der Brand: Ein Dorf und seine Geheimnisse for ages 14 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.
Der Brand: Ein Dorf und seine Geheimnisse belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game. 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 catalogue lists Der Brand: Ein Dorf und seine Geheimnisse 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.