
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,147
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Touria
- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2016

2014
Rules assistance for Fäkalini: Klempner & Zauberer
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Fäkalini: Klempner & Zauberer is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michael Rieneck and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Sudden Death Ending.
Game description from the publisher: Fäkalini makes an appearance in the appropriately-named NichtLustig: Fäkalini. Who is Fäkalini, you ask? Not only is he an experienced plumber, but he's also a passionate magician, and after he finishes repairing a clogged toilet, he then performs one of his tricks. In this dice game, players try to outdo one another by keeping good tiles for themselves, while leaving the poor tiles for others.
Fäkalini: Klempner & Zauberer supports 2–4 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 Fäkalini: Klempner & Zauberer is 20 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 Fäkalini: Klempner & Zauberer 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.
Fäkalini: Klempner & Zauberer 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.
Fäkalini: Klempner & Zauberer belongs to these categories: Humor and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Sudden Death Ending. 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 Fäkalini: Klempner & Zauberer are: Michael Rieneck. 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 Fäkalini: Klempner & Zauberer 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.