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- BGG #22,156
- BGG rating
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Piratissimo
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- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2005
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- BGG #28,555
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Jochen der Rochen
2004
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- 2–6 players
- 15 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Jochen der Rochen
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Jochen der Rochen is a board game released in 2004 for 2–6 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Manfred Ludwig.
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About the game
In short, Bambeleo for kids. Longer version, according to Frank Branham: "You have a circular dance floor that has been sabotaged by sawfish. You must jiggle the floor to make as many different colored (5 colors, 2 of each color) fish fall off without two fish of the same color or Ray the Stingray falling off. You can bail at any time, and score as many birthday cake pieces as the number of fish that came off the dance floor." "This particular dex game is obscenely simple to learn, fairly tricky to operate, and absolutely compulsive to play. It just look SO mind-numbingly stupid. Besides how can you knock a game about a Stingray's undersea birthday party?"
Designers
Publishers
- Piatnik
- Zoch Verlag
Questions and answers
Jochen der Rochen supports 2–6 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 Jochen der Rochen 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 Jochen der Rochen for ages 4 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.
Jochen der Rochen 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.
Jochen der Rochen belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. 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 Jochen der Rochen and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Jochen der Rochen are: Manfred Ludwig. 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 Jochen der Rochen 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.