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Die Maus: Mausefalle
1980
Rules assistance for Die Maus: Mausefalle
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Die Maus: Mausefalle
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Die Maus: Mausefalle is a board game released in 1980 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Ingeborg Ahrenkiel and Isolde Schmitt-Menzel and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Mausefalle is a simple die-rolling game for children that features the main character of a popular German children's TV program, "Die Sendung mit der Maus" (The Program with the Mouse), which first aired in 1971. Players take turns rolling the die and moving accordingly. If they end up on a spot showing a hole, they fall into the room shown below. On their next turn, they roll the die to see if (and where) they come out, as each room has several exits. The last room on the board has one exit that leads to a mousetrap, which makes the player lose two turns. The first player to reach the last spot on the board – the big cheese – wins!
Mechanics
Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
- Klee
- Otto Maier Verlag
- Το Καλό Παιχνίδι Α.Ε.
- Bookmark Verlag
Questions and answers
Die Maus: Mausefalle 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 Maus: Mausefalle 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 Die Maus: Mausefalle 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.
Die Maus: Mausefalle has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Die Maus: Mausefalle belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Dice Rolling. 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 Maus: Mausefalle are: Ingeborg Ahrenkiel and Isolde Schmitt-Menzel. 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 Maus: Mausefalle 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.