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Flohmarkt
1992
Rules assistance for Flohmarkt
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Flohmarkt
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Flohmarkt is a board game released in 1992 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Helmut Senf and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
Do you like Fleamarkets? Then this is your game, but don't expect to find as many games as in this auction. A "family" of 2-6 players is visiting a round-shaped fleamarket. Each player starts with 20 money and 2 items. There's a total of 15 items in 5 different colours in the game, the fleamarket stalls have space for 1-3 items, and a rotating disc under the game board keeps the prices for the various stalls constantly changing; the idea is to be in the right place at the right time to buy cheap and sell dear. Hand limit is 3 items, but a player may buy/sell 2 at a time if they are of the same colour, and if there's space in the stall they happen to be at. A stall may be out of use due to a coffee break (the "coffee cup" symbol) and two special squares force players either to give or take money from an opponent. For movement, players can choose between roll-and-move or fixed movement rules. Winner is the player who first gets 250 money.
Editions
- WaterloopleinOtto Maier Verlag1992
- FlohmarktdeOtto Maier Verlag1992
- LoppisOtto Maier Verlag1992
Questions and answers
Flohmarkt 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 Flohmarkt 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 Flohmarkt 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.
Flohmarkt 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.
The main mechanics of Flohmarkt are Auction / Bidding. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Flohmarkt and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Flohmarkt are: Helmut Senf. 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 Flohmarkt 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.