
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,740
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Blöde Kuh
- 3–6 players
- 15–25 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2018

2011
Rules assistance for Isegrim
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Isegrim is a board game released in 2011 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Florian Racky and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
In Isegrim, players are trying to collect a certain set of cards in order to win – but they don't even necessarily know what they're holding! The deck in Isegrim consists of fifty double-sided cards, with each side of a card showing one of five animals in one of five landscapes. Each player starts the game with seven cards in hand, with a circle of fifteen cards laid out in a circle on the table. Players then exchange cards based on questions and answers between one another, trying to lead others down false paths while collecting the cards one needs in order to win.
Isegrim supports 2–5 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 Isegrim is 15 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 Isegrim 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.
Isegrim 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.
Isegrim belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Isegrim are: Florian Racky. 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 Isegrim 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.