
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,786
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Städtetour
- 2–4 players
- 25 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2009

2004
Rules assistance for Geister & Gespenster
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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Geister & Gespenster is a board game released in 2004 for 2–6 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Eugen Wyss and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
Who will help Count Peppermint? For centuries, ghosts and phantoms have haunted the halls of the old counts' castle. Annoyed with the midnight madness, Count Peppermint decides to bring ghost chasers to his castle so that he can finally sleep again at night. But the chasers don't have it easy, because the ghosts can only be captured and driven off in threes. And just when you think you've got them secured, they disappear in a ghostly manner. Who will bring the most ghosts behind lock and key?
Geister & Gespenster 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 Geister & Gespenster is 10 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 Geister & Gespenster for ages 5 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.
Geister & Gespenster 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.
Geister & Gespenster belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Geister & Gespenster are: Eugen Wyss. 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 Geister & Gespenster 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.