- BGG rank
- BGG #11,681
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Bauernschlau
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 1991
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,078
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Hecht im Karpfenteich
1990
Rules assistance for Hecht im Karpfenteich
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Hecht im Karpfenteich
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Hecht im Karpfenteich is a board game released in 1990 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Tom Schoeps.
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About the game
A famous but rare game, I was told about 'Pike in the Carp Pool' when I first got into German games. It involves the food chain in the carp-pond; the carp eat the snails, the pike eat the carp. Players have the creatures as wooden pieces in their color and move them around the pond and stack them as they dine, or get them into safe 'nests'.
Questions and answers
Hecht im Karpfenteich supports 2–6 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 Hecht im Karpfenteich is 60 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 Hecht im Karpfenteich for ages 12 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.
Hecht im Karpfenteich has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Hecht im Karpfenteich belongs to these categories: Farming. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Hecht im Karpfenteich and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Hecht im Karpfenteich are: Tom Schoeps. 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 Hecht im Karpfenteich 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.