
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,216
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Trash Dash
- 1–6 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2025

2008
Rules assistance for Fiese Kühe
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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Fiese Kühe is a board game released in 2008 for 2–4 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Anita Mazzoli and Peter Ratschiller and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Modular Board.
A tactical game The cows have been the whole day outside the stable and must return to it. The players try to get their own herd asap in the stable. The first player to manage this wins the game. Players use movement and action cards to move the cows and to shove each other into the cowpats that are on their way. Game for 2-4 players! Game box consists of 16 cow meeples in 4 different colours. 4 decks of 29 movement cards each 4 playing mats (printed both sides)
Fiese Kühe 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 Fiese Kühe is 40 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 Fiese Kühe 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.
Fiese Kühe has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Fiese Kühe belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Modular Board. 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 Fiese Kühe are: Anita Mazzoli and Peter Ratschiller. 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 Fiese Kühe 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.