
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,098
- BGG rating
- 5.2
Humpty Dumpty's Wall Game
- 2–10 players
- 5 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2009

1993
Rules assistance for Die Schlacht der Dinosaurier
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Die Schlacht der Dinosaurier is a board game released in 1993 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Stephen Baker and Roger Ford.
Players set up their dinosaur armies consisting of 15 dinosaurs each in their areas. Dinosaurs may be setup in any way as long as they are within the defined area, and there's only one dinosaur per space. On your turn, you *must* play three action cards from your hand one after the other (two if your general was eliminated). You may additionally use lava pieces. All used cards go to the discard pile. Reshuffle if draw pile is empty. Draw sufficient cards, to fill your hand to six cards again. The game ends, when the first dinosaur army is eliminated. The player with the most dinosaurs left is declared the winner. All players count their dinosaurs . The player with the most dinosaurs wins. If there is a draw, the game continues, until one player has more dinosaurs than any other
Die Schlacht der Dinosaurier 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 Schlacht der Dinosaurier 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 Schlacht der Dinosaurier 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.
Die Schlacht der Dinosaurier has a complexity rating of 1.3 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 Schlacht der Dinosaurier belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Prehistoric. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Die Schlacht der Dinosaurier and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Die Schlacht der Dinosaurier are: Stephen Baker and Roger Ford. 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 Schlacht der Dinosaurier 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.