- BGG rank
- BGG #1
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Brass: Birmingham
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,642
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Die Schlangen von Delhi
1994
Rules assistance for Die Schlangen von Delhi
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Die Schlangen von Delhi
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Die Schlangen von Delhi is a board game released in 1994 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Manfred Franz and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
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About the game
The object of this game is to make the longest snakes possible. Each player places a screen in front of themselves. Mix up the snake cards in the game lid with their snake basket showing. The players each take five snake cards and place them behind their screens, so that the other players cannot see them. Players take their turns in clockwise order. The person to play chooses a snake which they would like extend. Usually this will be the longest snake. This player can then add to this snake as many matching cards of one color as they like. The start squares for the snakes are the snake ends in the middle and at the edges of the board. No card may be placed on the four snake baskets. The joker cards can be used for any snake colour. After playing their cards the players draw the required number of cards to restore their hand to five cards. If a player has no cards that can be played they may return their cards and take five new ones. Snake tunnel The beige bars in the center of the board and on cards on the board are tunnels. Players may use these to lengthen a snake and gain more points. Cards may not be played over tunnels. When all the snakes are complete or no more cards can be played the game is over and the player with the most points is the winner.
Questions and answers
Die Schlangen von Delhi 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 Schlangen von Delhi is 30 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 Schlangen von Delhi 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 Schlangen von Delhi has a complexity rating of 1.5 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 main mechanics of Die Schlangen von Delhi are Tile Placement. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Die Schlangen von Delhi and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Die Schlangen von Delhi are: Manfred Franz. 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 Schlangen von Delhi 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.