
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,947
- BGG rating
- 4.7
Planet Earth DVD Game
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2007

1988
Rules assistance for Der Natur auf der Spur
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Der Natur auf der Spur is a board game released in 1988 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Helene Giesen and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
Your adventure takes you from the tree house to the dock at the pond. Along the way you try to correctly answer as many questions about the plant and animal worlds as possible. For every correct answer, and for landing on environmentally friendly spaces, you receive point chips. You lose points for landing on environmentally unfriendly spaces. You may also gain points by successfully rolling to acquire all the parts to a five piece butterfly puzzle. Whoever has collected the most points when the first player reaches the dock is the winner.
Der Natur auf der Spur 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 Natur auf der Spur is 30 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 Natur auf der Spur 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 Natur auf der Spur 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 Natur auf der Spur belongs to these categories: Animals, Trivia, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Natur auf der Spur are: Helene Giesen. 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 Natur auf der Spur 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.