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Funfair
2010
Rules assistance for Funfair
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Funfair
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Funfair is a board game released in 2010 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Friedemann Friese, Michael Rieneck, Inka Brand, Markus Brand, Martin Schlegel, Tobias Stapelfeldt, Peter Eggert, Stefan Stadler, Birgit Stolte, and Philipp El Alaoui and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Team-Based Game, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Enjoy an evening of thrills and breathtaking actions! Venture the steep descents with an exciting roller coaster ride or bear company to scary creatures at the ghost train. For Peter Eggert´s 15th anniversary to exhibit at SPIEL eggertspiele cordially invites you to visit our Rummelplatz (Funfair), possibly the biggest Rummelplatz ever inside a boardgame ;-) 16 friends of eggertspiele, all well-known and popular designers and artists, drag you into the colourful world of a funfair with 8 attractions or rides. Some of these short games have to be mastered on your way to gain the top prize. Show off your rampant strength at ring-the-bell and let it bang at the bumper car. Collect points at these games for the lot-booth and raise your chances to draw the top prize at the end of the game. This collection of short games plays up to 6 and provides giggles and fun, turning boring neighbours into friends and possibly into gamers. from publisher´s website and blog
Questions and answers
Funfair supports 3–6 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 Funfair is 30 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 Funfair 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.
Funfair has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Funfair belongs to these categories: Party Game, Bluffing, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Team-Based Game, and Open Drafting. 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 Funfair are: Friedemann Friese, Michael Rieneck, Inka Brand, Markus Brand, Martin Schlegel, Tobias Stapelfeldt, Peter Eggert, Stefan Stadler, Birgit Stolte, and Philipp El Alaoui. 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 Funfair 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.