
- BGG rank
- BGG #27,026
- BGG rating
- 5.5
Heiss auf Eis
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2010

1998
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Dumm gelaufen! is a board game released in 1998 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Hajo Bücken and Dirk Hanneforth and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
Card game with a numbered, colored deck and another 'Murphy' deck with rules switches. Too much German text to be useful to non-gamers. First published by F.X Schmid, latest edidions by Ravensburger.
Dumm gelaufen! supports 2–6 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 Dumm gelaufen! 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 Dumm gelaufen! 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.
Dumm gelaufen! has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Dumm gelaufen! belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Dumm gelaufen! are: Hajo Bücken and Dirk Hanneforth. 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 Dumm gelaufen! 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.