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Die drei ??? und der Feuerdiamant
2013
Rules assistance for Die drei ??? und der Feuerdiamant
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Die drei ??? und der Feuerdiamant
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Die drei ??? und der Feuerdiamant is a board game released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
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About the game
In the gripping murder mystery game Die drei ??? und der Feuerdiamant, the player detectives must work together to solve four criminal cases. With suspect cards, clues, hazard cards and alibi cards all at hand, not to mention hazard chips and power tokens, they're fighting against time, meaning that no risk is too large to take as otherwise the game is lost. Each playing of Die drei ??? und der Feuerdiamant differs, so the game will still be fresh each time. What's more, the game will be available as an app that features great sounds, additional rules and surprise effects to make the game even more exciting.
Questions and answers
Die drei ??? und der Feuerdiamant 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 Die drei ??? und der Feuerdiamant is 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 Die drei ??? und der Feuerdiamant 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.
Die drei ??? und der Feuerdiamant 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.
Die drei ??? und der Feuerdiamant belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game. 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 Die drei ??? und der Feuerdiamant are: Reiner Knizia. 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 Die drei ??? und der Feuerdiamant 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.