
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,520
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Serenissima
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 1996

2000
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Die Weinhändler is a board game released in 2000 for 3–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Dominique Ehrhard and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, and Pick-up and Deliver.
from RULES TRANSLATION: You travel up and down the Loire with your wheel steamer. By transporting passengers and wine barrels, you fill your cash register with Louis d'Or, the currency of the time. The more stokers you hire, the further your ship travels. The more boatswains you have, the better you can assert yourself against your rivals if you head for a mooring at the shore. The goal of the game is, by transporting passengers and wine barrels, to acquire the most Louis d'Or.
Die Weinhändler supports 3–6 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 Weinhändler 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 Weinhändler 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 Weinhändler has a complexity rating of 1.8 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 Weinhändler are Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 Weinhändler and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Die Weinhändler are: Dominique Ehrhard. 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 Weinhändler 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.