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Der Kleine Prinz
2003
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- 3–6 players
- 90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
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Der Kleine Prinz is a board game released in 2003 for 3–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Kai Haferkamp and its main mechanics are Memory, Paper-and-Pencil, and Storytelling.
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About the game
"One sees well only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eyes." Game Idea "Tame me", said the fox to the Little Prince. "What is tame?", the Little Prince asked? "To Tame means to make themselves familiar, to establish ties", answered the fox. Completely in the sense of Saint Exuperys' poetic world of thought the participants make themselves familiar with each other in this game. Can you guess the secret desires of your fellow players? Did you see the fantasy behind the obvious things? Can you draw the favorite hiding place of your childhood? By the fulfillment of the different tasks the Little Prince travels from Planet to Planet and as reward the players may set stars in the sky. When a player fails at their task, the fox moves farther away towards his home. Goal of the Game If the Little Prince and the fox meet on the earth, the players succeed, and the winner is the player who could bring the most stars to the sky. On the other hand, if the Little Prince does not reach the fox, because it disappeared into its home, all players lose, since they failed to tame the fox.
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Der Kleine Prinz 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 Kleine Prinz is 90 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 Kleine Prinz 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 Kleine Prinz has a complexity rating of 1.3 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 Kleine Prinz belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Party Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory, Paper-and-Pencil, and Storytelling. 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 Kleine Prinz are: Kai Haferkamp. 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 Kleine Prinz 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.