- BGG rating
- 5.8
Hossa! Seefahrer-Erweiterung
- 3–8 players
- 45 min
- 2001
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,438
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Hossa!
2000
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- 3–8 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 3 players
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Hossa! is a board game released in 2000 for 3–8 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Andrea Meyer and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Singing.
Expansions
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- BGG rating
- 5.5
Hossa!: Arbeiterlieder
- 3–8 players
- 45 min
- 2002
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Hossa! Weihnachts-Special
- 3–8 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2003
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About the game
What is a song title containing the word "Love"? Simple, isn't it? Sing it out loud. Well, okay ... A song about a relative? Well ... what about "Daddy Cool"? But do you know the lyrics? And what was the melody again? Perhaps the other players will help you ... Get one point for naming the song, earn more for actually being able to sing it. Contents (4th edition): 110 two-sided cards in German, English, French, Italian, Turkish, and Japanese, 80 counters, rules of the game (in 6 languages) First edition (500 copies): October 2000 (sold out) Second edition (1,000 copies): October 2003 (sold out) Third edition (2,000 copies): March 2006 (sold out) Licensed edition by Schmidt-Spiele (10,000 copies): February 2008 (sold out) Fourth edition (3,000 copies): October 2010 The second, third and fourth editions also contain rules for up to 20 and for over 20 players. Expanded by Hossa! Seefahrer-Erweiterung Hossa! Weihnachts-Special Hossa! - Arbeiterlieder
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Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
- BeWitched Spiele
Questions and answers
Hossa! 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 Hossa! is 45 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 Hossa! 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.
Hossa! has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Hossa! belongs to these categories: Party Game and Music. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Singing. 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 Hossa! are: Andrea Meyer. 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 Hossa! 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.