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Heisse Ware: Krimi-Kartenspiel
2019
Rules assistance for Heisse Ware: Krimi-Kartenspiel
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–8 players
- 30–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.4/5
Rules assistant for Heisse Ware: Krimi-Kartenspiel
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Heisse Ware: Krimi-Kartenspiel is a board game released in 2019 for 3–8 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Bribery.
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About the game
Hot merchandise. Only one bottle per person. That is the new law. And the police are determined to enforce this law and to lay down the craft for all alcohol smugglers. Bribes, suitcase checks and arrests are on the order of the day. But who keeps the nerves and at the end of the trip smuggled most bottles at the watchful eye of the law? The new Crime game from the idea-forge of the award-winning game author Reiner Knizia! Players take turns playing as the police officer and as travelers attempting to smuggle bottles of alcohol across the border. During a round, the police officer will attempt to catch players attempting to sneak bottles. They will choose which travelers they will let through and which ones they will not. After every player has been the police officer twice, the game ends and the player with the most bottles wins!
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- Group SNE
- Gmeiner-Verlag
Questions and answers
Heisse Ware: Krimi-Kartenspiel supports 3–8 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 Heisse Ware: Krimi-Kartenspiel is 30–60 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 Heisse Ware: Krimi-Kartenspiel 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.
Heisse Ware: Krimi-Kartenspiel has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Heisse Ware: Krimi-Kartenspiel belongs to these categories: Party Game and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Bribery. 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 Heisse Ware: Krimi-Kartenspiel are: Reiner Knizia. 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 Heisse Ware: Krimi-Kartenspiel 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.