
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,353
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Taiga
- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2010

2010
Rules assistance for Geistertreppe: Das Kartenspiel
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Geistertreppe: Das Kartenspiel is a board game released in 2010 for 2–5 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Jacques Zeimet and its main mechanics are Memory.
Secretly, the children are exploring the old ruin. But the old ghost already saw them and decides to play a trick on them. He transforms the children into ghosts. The player who can best memorize where the children are located and collects the most cards, wins the game. But the children change places all the time. Heimlich schleichen die Kinder in der Ruine umher. Doch der alte Geist hat sie längst bemerkt und erlaubt sich einen Streich! Er verwandelt die Kinder in Geister. Wer sich richtig merkt, wo sich welches Kind befindet und die meisten Karten sammelt, gewinnt.
Geistertreppe: Das Kartenspiel supports 2–5 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 Geistertreppe: Das Kartenspiel 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 Geistertreppe: Das Kartenspiel 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.
Geistertreppe: Das Kartenspiel has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Geistertreppe: Das Kartenspiel belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory. 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 Geistertreppe: Das Kartenspiel are: Jacques Zeimet. 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 Geistertreppe: Das Kartenspiel 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.