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Ebbe & Flut
2000
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- 1–2 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 1 player
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Ebbe & Flut is a board game released in 2000 for 1–2 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Werner and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Square Grid, and Memory.
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About the game
Who stops the water? Tides - the interplay of ebb and flow. Each player rules one of the tides and tries to use it profitably. But which is stronger? Does the land have the strength to defy the water, or does the final tide carry the day? —description from the publisher (translated) In this card game players build up cascades of moving cards across the playfield in order to get their cards to reach the final destination in the opposite corner.
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- Adlung-Spiele
Questions and answers
Ebbe & Flut supports 1–2 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 Ebbe & Flut 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 Ebbe & Flut 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.
Ebbe & Flut has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Ebbe & Flut belongs to these categories: Card Game and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Square Grid, and Memory. 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 Ebbe & Flut are: Wolfgang Werner. 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 Ebbe & Flut 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.