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Jäger und Sammler
2010
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- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
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Jäger und Sammler is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Memory, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
Jäger und Sammler is set in the Stone Age. Every player has control over a tribe of 4 hunter/gatherers. The game consists of two main phases: The summer phase and the winter phase. The aim of the game is to collect as many tiles as possible. Players have two movement points per turn and are only allowed to move to untaken tiles or caves/paths. When a player leaves a tile, he takes it and places it in front of him. Food and artifacts are kept face down, but weapons and mammoths are kept face up. Whoever hunts down the biggest mammoth in the summer phase will start the winter phase. Players also have to visit the four winter camps during the summer to store supplies for the upcoming winter. If a player is not able to visit all four camps during summer, he will have fewer hunters in the winter phase. There are a variety of different tiles: - Food tiles score 1 to 3 points at the end of the game, depending on the type of food. - Rare and valuable artifact tiles increase in value depending on the number of identical tiles you collected. - Weapons are used to hunt down mighty mammoths. - Path-tiles remain on the board and guarantee a minimum amount of maneuverability. - Caves are connected with each other and may be used to cover big distances while moving. This game is a reimplementation of Zombiegeddon but with a different theme.
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Questions and answers
Jäger und Sammler supports 2–4 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 Jäger und Sammler 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 Jäger und Sammler for ages 10 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.
Jäger und Sammler has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Jäger und Sammler belongs to these categories: Prehistoric. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Memory, and Grid Movement. 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 Jäger und Sammler 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 Jäger und Sammler 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.