- BGG rank
- BGG #5,634
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Eselsbrücke
- 3–12 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,630
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Donkey Bridge
2022
Rules assistance for Donkey Bridge
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- 3–6 players
- 30–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
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Donkey Bridge is a board game released in 2022 for 3–6 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Stefan Dorra and Ralf zur Linde and its main mechanics are Memory and Storytelling.
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About the game
In Donkey Bridge, players must take randomly drawn symbols and objects and create stories from them, ideally memorable and fun stories that will enable other players to recall the objects around which the stories are centered. Whoever builds the best mnemonics – and listens well to the stories told by others – has the best chance of winning the game. Changes compared to Eselsbrücke (not exhaustive): Removal of blocker cards, boards, thought bubble, and linen bag. No fixed rounds. Based on player number now. The game is no longer one player telling a story on their own, and then the next player telling the next story, etc. Now a player plays ONE card and tells PART of a story and then the next player does the same, and then the next, etc... Game is now played in TWO distinct phases: The Narrative Phase (where players come up with the stories) and The Recollection Phase (where stories are recollected). No blocker cards means that whole part of the game is gone.
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- Broadway Toys LTD
- Mandoo Games
- Macovill
Questions and answers
Donkey Bridge 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 Donkey Bridge is 30–45 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 Donkey Bridge 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.
Donkey Bridge 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.
Donkey Bridge belongs to these categories: Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory and Storytelling. 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 Donkey Bridge are: Stefan Dorra and Ralf zur Linde. 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 Donkey Bridge 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.