
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,699
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Gold am Orinoko
- 2–4 players
- 15–20 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2013

2021
Rules assistance for Gezanke auf der Planke
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Gezanke auf der Planke is a board game released in 2021 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Bernhard Weber and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Slide / Push, and Three Dimensional Movement.
The ship swings, the gold lies on the planks, and underneath the sharks are circling. Gezanke auf der Planke is played on a real 3D ship that lies rocking in the waves. All pirates want to get as close as possible to the prey, but most of the coins can be found only on the most tricky plank sites on the ship's exterior. With each move, one of the six planks is pushed sideways over the deck, and a pirate on the ship is moved. This always puts some pirates out of balance... —description from the publisher
Gezanke auf der Planke supports 2–4 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 Gezanke auf der Planke 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 Gezanke auf der Planke for ages 6 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.
Gezanke auf der Planke 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.
Gezanke auf der Planke belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Slide / Push, and Three Dimensional Movement. 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 Gezanke auf der Planke are: Bernhard Weber. 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 Gezanke auf der Planke 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.