
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,256
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Schildi Schildkröte
- 2–4 players
- 5 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2004

2007
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Der Maulwurf und sein Versteck-Spiel is a board game released in 2007 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Ronald Hofstätter and its main mechanics are Memory.
Ravensburger children's game. It is memory based game in which one card with animal is put into hole in game box and players try to find a match with a second card they pull from the deck. Two special cards allow for rotating the box where the game is played, thus making it more difficult to remember where the cards are, or switching the places of two cards.
Der Maulwurf und sein Versteck-Spiel supports 2–4 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 Maulwurf und sein Versteck-Spiel is 15 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 Maulwurf und sein Versteck-Spiel for ages 4 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 Maulwurf und sein Versteck-Spiel 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 Maulwurf und sein Versteck-Spiel belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Memory. 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 Maulwurf und sein Versteck-Spiel are: Ronald Hofstätter. 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 Maulwurf und sein Versteck-Spiel 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.