
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Friesematenten: Volle Vierzig
- 2–4 players
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2010

2010
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 2010 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Friedemann Friese and its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Auction / Bidding.
In the card game Friesematenten, players want to collect enough of the right type of cards to score 40 victory points. To do this, you must build up an economy, then use the money to build status (victory points), but the cards are shuffled and sometimes you have to buy victory points early to win. The game includes a lot of powerful action cards, and you must find the right price for them in auctions. This new version Friesematenten, which was previously self-published by Friese, is streamlined with some new cards and completely new artwork. The marker management is no longer in the game to open the game for not-so-experienced gamers. The marker management is included in the expansion.
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 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 Friesematenten for ages 12 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 2.0 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, Humor, and Economic. 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.