
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,353
- BGG rating
- 6.7
The Game
- 1–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2015

2013
Rules assistance for Habe fertig
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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Habe fertig is a board game released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Steffen Benndorf and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
"Everyone wants to get rid of his cards, and the best way to do so is to play 'in the gap' because then you immediately take an extra turn. Play again into the gap and again — and bang, you've finished. It's that simple!" Habe fertig ("I'm Done") includes cards from 1 to 11 in six colors; each card also shows 0-4 stars. Each player receives twelve cards, then places two cards aside. Two cards from the draw pile are revealed to form two discard piles. A player can play a card by matching its color or number to the topmost card on one of the discard piles. Alternatively, he can play a card with a value that's between the numbers of the topmost cards – that is, in the gap – in a color that's not visible. If he does this, he takes another turn and can play another card. If a player can't play, he must draw a card from the draw pile. If the two discard piles have no gap at the start of a player's turn, he reveals a card from the draw pile and places it on one of the discard piles, possibly creating a large gap by doing so... Whoever empties his hand first scores positive points equal to the number of stars on the cards he set aside; everyone else scores negative points for the number of stars on their remaining cards.
Habe fertig 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 Habe fertig is 20 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 Habe fertig for ages 8 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.
Habe fertig 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.
Habe fertig belongs to these categories: Card Game and Number. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Habe fertig are: Steffen Benndorf. 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 Habe fertig 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.