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- BGG #11,337
- BGG rating
- 6.2
The Great Balloon Race
- 2–8 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 1991
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- BGG #27,122
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Die Erbraffer
1994
Rules assistance for Die Erbraffer
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- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Die Erbraffer
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Die Erbraffer is a board game released in 1994 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Nik Sewell and Jeremy Shaw.
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About the game
Everyone dreams of inheriting a vast fortune and in this game it can come true. The original Ming vase of Aunt Lisa, Uncle Bert's Stradivaius violin. The of course the huge wealth amassed by your grandparents could all be yours one day soon. The game starts in the year 1840 and ends in the year 2000. Each of the players represents one of the characters in the 1990's. At the beginning of the game all the property is owned by the three families at the top of the board. With careful planning, great cunning and, of course, some good luck, each player tries to ensure that all the money and possessions heirlooms are passed down the family tree to end up in his/her possession at the end of the game.
Editions
- Die ErbrafferdeRavensburger AG1994
Designers
Publishers
- Ravensburger AG
Questions and answers
Die Erbraffer supports 2–6 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 Die Erbraffer is 90 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 Erbraffer for ages 12 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 Erbraffer has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
The credited designers of Die Erbraffer are: Nik Sewell and Jeremy Shaw. 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 Erbraffer 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.