
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,638
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Monster 12
- 2–5 players
- 12 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2021

2019
Rules assistance for Hans im Glück
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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Hans im Glück is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 5–10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Peter Wichmann and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
The luck of the dice will decide how many of your chips you’ll need to trade for the next animal. But a word of warning: In this game, it’s not about gaining the most wealth but instead about finding ultimate happiness. The first player to claim the four-leaf clover by skillful trading everything away wins. —description from the publisher
Hans im Glück 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 Hans im Glück is 5–10 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 Hans im Glück 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.
Hans im Glück 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.
Hans im Glück belongs to these categories: Animals and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Hans im Glück are: Peter Wichmann. 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 Hans im Glück 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.