
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,298
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Geisterwäldchen
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2005

Rules assistance for Geistertreppe: Flaschengeist
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Geistertreppe: Flaschengeist is an expansion for Spooky Stairs released in 2004 for 5–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Michelle Schanen and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Memory.
Flaschengeist is a 5 and 6 player expansion for Geistertreppe, winner of the Kinderspiel des Jahres for 2004. In addition to pieces for additional players, the expansion introduces a "ghost bottle" that traps one ghost at a time, along with a small add-on board to lengthen the race. Ages 4 and up.
Geistertreppe: Flaschengeist supports 5–6 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 Geistertreppe: Flaschengeist is 15 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: Flaschengeist for ages 4 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: Flaschengeist 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: Flaschengeist belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Memory, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and 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: Flaschengeist are: Michelle Schanen. 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: Flaschengeist as an expansion for Spooky Stairs. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Spooky Stairs to use it. Check that your edition of Spooky Stairs is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.