
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,721
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Little Bird, Big Hunger
- 2–4 players
- 10–15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2016

2016
Rules assistance for Hamster Clan
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Hamster Clan is a board game released in 2016 for 1–4 players and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Tim Rogasch and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Cooperative Game, and Pick-up and Deliver.
Bring the right provisions to the right larder in Hamsterbande using the lift, the wheel, the gondola, and the trolley before winter comes. ••• German publisher's text: Die Hamster tollen durch ihren Bau, fahren den Aufzug hinauf und hinunter, toben durchs Laufrad und flitzen auf der Gondel und der Lore hin und her. Doch es ist Herbst und Zeit, Vorräte anzulegen. Schaffen es die Hamster, alle Karotten, den Klee und die Getreideähren in die richtigen Vorratsräume zu bringen, bevor die Blätter vom Baum gefallen sind und sich der Igel im Laubhaufen versteckt hat? Ein wuseliges Sammel- und Kooperationsspiel. • einzigartiger Spielplan mit beweglichen Elementen • auch toll allein spielbar
Hamster Clan supports 1–4 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 catalogue lists Hamster Clan 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.
Hamster Clan 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.
Hamster Clan belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Cooperative Game, and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 Hamster Clan are: Tim Rogasch. 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 Hamster Clan 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.