
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,625
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Fearsome Floors
- 2–7 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2003

1999
Rules assistance for Frischfleisch
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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Frischfleisch is a board game released in 1999 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Friedemann Friese and its main mechanics are Modular Board.
Each player in Frischfleish (Fresh Flesh) represents a unique group of individuals stranded on a desert island. Although there is a rescue attempt in the works, it's still a month away. In the meantime, the characters will have to live off the land or off of each other depending on how it goes. Players attempt to guide the members of their group around the island, keeping them alive with the food they find in the desert. However if their foraging is less than successful, finding some poor schmuck's meaty thigh is a viable substitute.
Frischfleisch 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 Frischfleisch is 120 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 Frischfleisch for ages 18 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.
Frischfleisch has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Frischfleisch belongs to these categories: Horror and Exploration. Its main mechanics are 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 Frischfleisch 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 Frischfleisch 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.