
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,434
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Coal Baron: The Great Card Game
- 2–4 players
- 50–80 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2016

2009
Rules assistance for Einauge sei wachsam!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Einauge sei wachsam! is a board game released in 2009 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
The players aim to collect the treasures of Captain Einauge. There are 8 colors of treasure cards. The cards can be purchased with money. On the cards there are treasures, sabers, money and diamonds. Each time you buy a card of a color you get its reward and the rewards from all the same colored cards you previously bought. Sabers are used to fight for cards with Captain Einauge, treasures give you diamonds for majorities in each color. At the end the player with the most diamonds wins.
Einauge sei wachsam! supports 2–5 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 Einauge sei wachsam! is 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 Einauge sei wachsam! 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.
Einauge sei wachsam! 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.
Einauge sei wachsam! belongs to these categories: Card Game and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Einauge sei wachsam! are: Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling. 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 Einauge sei wachsam! 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.