- BGG rank
- BGG #23,524
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Antematter
- 3–6 players
- 45–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2022
- BGG rank
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- BGG rating
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Der Wanderzirkus
2026
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- 1–6 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 1 player
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Der Wanderzirkus is a board game released in 2026 for 1–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Max Ostrander and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Connections.
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About the game
Combine clever deck building with the domino principle to create spectacular card chains and make every performance a highlight! You manage a traveling circus that tours European cities, hiring performers and tailoring each show to a city’s specific tastes and requirements. Across a series of rounds players select the next city, recruit a new artist into a growing deck, tell the audience what to expect, and then stage the performance by playing cards domino-style to form chains. Scoring rewards meeting the city’s goals, creating long color-matched links, and leveraging individual artists’ abilities, so timing and card order become tactical as your deck evolves. The highest total score wins. The game supports 1–6 players and includes solo and advanced variants.
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Questions and answers
Der Wanderzirkus supports 1–6 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 Wanderzirkus 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 Wanderzirkus 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 Wanderzirkus 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 Wanderzirkus belongs to these categories: Card Game and Travel. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, and Connections. 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 Wanderzirkus are: Max Ostrander. 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 Wanderzirkus 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.