- BGG rank
- BGG #3,418
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Trolls and Princesses
- 2–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.3/5
- 2023
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- BGG #10,633
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Die Patin
2023
Rules assistance for Die Patin
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60–150 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.6/5
Rules assistant for Die Patin
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Die Patin is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 60–150 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Pim Thunborg and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
The streets of Beasty Town are a tough place. The city's major underground families are in dispute, with each trying to expand its territory and fill its coffers with loot — but vassals don't come cheap, and loyal vassals even less so... In Die Patin ("The Godmother"), players slip into the role of mafia bosses on the hunt for prestige and influence. With the help of their henchmen and a chunk of bribe money, they bring one city district after another under their control. However, conquering new territories is just as easy as losing them again, and those who position their guards poorly are a sitting duck for their opponents. The player who plans their raids best and goes on the offensive at the right moment will become Beasty Town's new overlady. —description from the publisher
Editions
- Die PatinenZoch Verlag2023
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Zoch Verlag
Questions and answers
Die Patin supports 2–5 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 Patin is 60–150 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 Patin 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 Patin has a complexity rating of 2.6 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 Patin belongs to these categories: Animals, Abstract Strategy, and Mafia. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Patin are: Pim Thunborg. 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 Patin 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.