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Hochstapler
2009
Rules assistance for Hochstapler
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- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Hochstapler
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Hochstapler is a board game released in 2009 for 3–7 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia.
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About the game
From the publisher: Hubris comes before a fall! My house, my yacht, my car - that used to be enough to make an impression. But nowadays, you need more than just one miserable car or one out-of-fashion yacht. No, two would be better or even three... Those who have nothing, can bluff, because the have-nots can also enter the realm of the snobs. You just need to stay cool and be convincing. And so everybody tries to unmask his fellow players as the frauds they are, and use his bluffs to stay undetected.
Editions
- HochstaplerdeKOSMOS2009
- ΥπερβολέςKaissa Chess & Games
Questions and answers
Hochstapler supports 3–7 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 Hochstapler 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 Hochstapler 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.
Hochstapler has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Hochstapler belongs to these categories: Card Game and Bluffing. 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 Hochstapler and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Hochstapler 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 Hochstapler 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.