- BGG rank
- BGG #17,630
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Der letzte Panther
1995
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- 3–8 players
- 30–60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 3 players
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Der letzte Panther is a board game released in 1995 for 3–8 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Doris Matthäus and Frank Nestel and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
About the game
A trick-taking game similar to Hearts, where players try to avoid negative points. The game is played in rounds, and ends when one player has -250 or less points, at which point the player with the highest total amount of points (even if negative) wins the game. The rules of for this game were included in Mü & More. Deck Composition Uses the Mü deck, which consists of 60 cards in 5 different colored suits. Each suit contains cards numbered from 0 to 9, with two each of the 1 and 7 cards. At 4-6 players, you use all the cards. At 7-8 players, remove all the “2”s except for the yellow “2”. At 3 players, remove all “1” and “2” cards. Round Setup To set up a round, shuffle all the cards for your player count and deal them out equally to the players. To finish round setup, all players simultaneously pass 3 cards (with 6 or more players 2 cards), face down, to the player on their right (=counterclockwise). Gameplay in Tricks The player who has the green 5 starts the round, and the cards are played out in a series of tricks (clockwise). There is no trump, and you must follow suit if able. The highest card in the led suit wins the trick. If two cards of the same value (1s or 7s) are played in a trick, then the first played wins. The player who won the last trick leads to the next. Scoring Points This is a "point trick" game. At the end of a round, award the following values for cards taken in tricks: Each yellow card: +5 points Each red card: -10 points Each black “7”: -50 points In addition, winning the last trick of a round earns +50 points.
Questions and answers
Der letzte Panther supports 3–8 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 letzte Panther is 30–60 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 letzte Panther 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 letzte Panther has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Der letzte Panther belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking. 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 letzte Panther are: Doris Matthäus and Frank Nestel. 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 letzte Panther 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.