
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,572
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Friesematenten
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2010

1998
Rules assistance for Friesematenten
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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Friesematenten is a board game released in 1998 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Friedemann Friese and its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Auction / Bidding.
Friesematenten is a card game. The goal of the game is to collect enough of the right type of cards to score 40 victory points. Cards are collected through auctions. Each card either provides victory points, produces income or gives you actions to manipulate already played cards. The game is semi collectible with 200+ cards in the whole game but each individual game coming with a subset of those 200 cards. The base game comes with two extension sets of 60 random cards and is enough for a two-player game.
Friesematenten 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 Friesematenten is 60 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 Friesematenten for ages 14 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.
Friesematenten has a complexity rating of 2.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Friesematenten belongs to these categories: Card Game and Collectible Components. Its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Friesematenten are: Friedemann Friese. 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 Friesematenten 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.