
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,212
- BGG rating
- 5.9
BrainBox: Animals
- 1–99 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2008

2009
Rules assistance for Kleine Magier
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Kleine Magier is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Christine Basler and Alix-Kis Bouguerra and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Memory.
Description from the box back: Turmoil in Wonderland! Animals are hiding under the nine magic hats. The big magician Merlin determines which animal has to be magically found. Whoever remembers under which hat the animal being searched for is hiding, receives a star as a reward. A memory game of twists and turns. Includes a magical master variation.
Kleine Magier 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 Kleine Magier 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 Kleine Magier 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.
Kleine Magier 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.
Kleine Magier belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Memory. 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 Kleine Magier are: Christine Basler and Alix-Kis Bouguerra. 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 Kleine Magier 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.