- BGG rank
- BGG #1,194
- BGG rating
- 7.0
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- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,115
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Der dreizehnte Holzwurm
1998
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- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.4/5
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Der dreizehnte Holzwurm is a board game released in 1998 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling.
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About the game
The name of the game translates as something like 'The Thirteenth Woodworm,' but the theme doesn't have much relevance to the game. Similar to Kramer's other creations, 6 Nimmt! and Hornochsen, players are putting positive and negative cards into groups and either trying to take the resultant points, or avoiding the subject all together. This game falls in between the previous incarnations, being less brain-burning than Hornochsen, and more strategic than 6 Nimmt!.
Questions and answers
Der dreizehnte Holzwurm supports 2–6 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 dreizehnte Holzwurm 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 Der dreizehnte Holzwurm for ages 8 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 dreizehnte Holzwurm has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Der dreizehnte Holzwurm belongs to these categories: Card Game. 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 Der dreizehnte Holzwurm and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Der dreizehnte Holzwurm are: Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling. 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 Der dreizehnte Holzwurm 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.