
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,857
- BGG rating
- 6.9
EXIT: Das Spiel – Die Känguru-Eskapaden
- 1–4 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2019

2016
Rules assistance for Halt mal kurz: Das Känguru-Spiel
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Halt mal kurz: Das Känguru-Spiel is a board game released in 2016 for 3–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Marc-Uwe Kling and its main mechanics are Take That, Voting, and Rock-Paper-Scissors.
The Halt mal kurz: Das Känguru-Spiel, based on Marc-Uwe Kling's kangaroo trilogy, the rules of the game are explained by the marsupial himself in a new story. In the game, players must annoy the other players as skillfully as they can through assemblies, not-to-do lists, epic Schnick-Schnack-Schnuck groups, and (of course) the hated Razupaltuff card.
Halt mal kurz: Das Känguru-Spiel supports 3–5 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 Halt mal kurz: Das Känguru-Spiel 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 Halt mal kurz: Das Känguru-Spiel 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.
Halt mal kurz: Das Känguru-Spiel 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.
Halt mal kurz: Das Känguru-Spiel belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Novel-based. Its main mechanics are Take That, Voting, and Rock-Paper-Scissors. 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 Halt mal kurz: Das Känguru-Spiel are: Marc-Uwe Kling. 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 Halt mal kurz: Das Känguru-Spiel 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.