- BGG rank
- BGG #14,364
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Wanzen tanzen
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,335
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Gopher It!
1999
Rules assistance for Gopher It!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Gopher It!
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Gopher It! is a board game released in 1999 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Reinhard Staupe and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Pattern Building.
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About the game
This children's card game is about gophers collecting their winter food supply. Each supply card shows one to three apples, carrots or nuts. During their turn, the active player can uncover in sequence up to four cards from the pile. If the same kind of fruit appears one after the other, then all cards uncovered in this turn are lost for the player. Since there are only three fruit sorts, this occurs regularly, so this provides tension both for children and adults. If a player has more than six of a set, then he loses everything that he collected so far from this set. If the player has exactly six pieces of a set, the player then receives a gopher trophy in exchange for the set. The first to get his third cup wins the game. This game is not only pure gambling, but also offers tactical choices so children take part enthusiastically. The minimum age indicated by the manufacturer seems applicable as long as the child can count over six.
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Publishers
- AMIGO
- Berliner Spielkarten
- Educa Korea
- Playroom Entertainment
- Staupe Spiele
Questions and answers
Gopher It! 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 Gopher It! 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 Gopher It! 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.
Gopher It! 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.
Gopher It! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Pattern Building. 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 Gopher It! are: Reinhard Staupe. 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 Gopher It! 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.