
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,586
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Der HeidelBÄR
- 3–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2009

2013
Rules assistance for Der HeidelBÄR: Wilde Wasser Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Der HeidelBÄR: Wilde Wasser Edition is a board game released in 2013 for 3–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Frank Stark and its main mechanics are Acting.
Another edition of "Der HeidelBÄR": This time the party word association game delves into the ocean. The players have to use the names of creatures of the sea to make the other players guess which "bear" they are talking about.
Der HeidelBÄR: Wilde Wasser Edition 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 Der HeidelBÄR: Wilde Wasser Edition 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 Der HeidelBÄR: Wilde Wasser Edition 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.
Der HeidelBÄR: Wilde Wasser Edition has a complexity rating of 1.0 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 HeidelBÄR: Wilde Wasser Edition belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word Game, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Acting. 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 Der HeidelBÄR: Wilde Wasser Edition are: Frank Stark. 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 HeidelBÄR: Wilde Wasser Edition 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.