- BGG rating
- 7.2
Rules assistance for Hossa! Weihnachts-Special
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–8 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Hossa! Weihnachts-Special
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Hossa! Weihnachts-Special is an expansion for Hossa! released in 2003 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.
About the game
Special expansion for base game of Hossa. The theme of this game is Christmas. 4 double printed cards: # 121 = trösten, Trost / comfort, solace & froh, fröhlich / happy, merry # 122 = Hirte / shepherd & Sohn, Jesus, Christus / son, Jesus, Christ # 123 = loben, bitten, preisen / praise, pray, laud & Heil, heilig / salvation, holy, sacred # 124 = Segen, Gnade / blessing, grace, mercy
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Publishers
- BeWitched Spiele
Questions and answers
Hossa! Weihnachts-Special 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! Weihnachts-Special 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! Weihnachts-Special 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! Weihnachts-Special 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.
Hossa! Weihnachts-Special belongs to these categories: Party Game and Expansion for Base-game. 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! Weihnachts-Special 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! Weihnachts-Special as an expansion for Hossa!. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Hossa! to use it. Check that your edition of Hossa! is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.