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Koe zoekt Boer
2008
Rules assistance for Koe zoekt Boer
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Koe zoekt Boer
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Koe zoekt Boer is a board game released in 2008 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Hans van Tol and Wesly Gibs and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
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About the game
The different colored cows tend to be sad when their favourite farmer is not around. It's up to the players to make them happy again by providing the nicest hay, the sunniest weather and the prettiest stable. Finding a farmer (or a farmer's wife) to take care of your cows will make them even happier. Off course, at the same time, you should prevent the other players from doing exactly so. Each player receives three cow cards (double sided, different moods) and one stable. The remaining cow cards (double sided, are mixed together with the action cards. Three of them are spread out. The rest of them forms the drawing pile. On your turn you may either take one of the face up cards or the top card of the drawing pile. If it is a cow card you put in in front of you (without changing it's mood). If it is an action card, you perform the action thereby changing the cows' moods, stealing cows from other players, placing cows inside/outside the stables, etc. As an alternative to drawing a card you may also discard one of the face up which becomes out of play. The game ends when the drawing pile is used up. The player with the most happy cows (after subtracting minus points for the sad cows) wins the game. Trivia: The author was loosely inspired by the reality tv show "Boer zoekt vrouw" (Farmer Wants A Wife) when designing this game. Home Page: http://www.koezoektboer.nl/
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- University Games
- The Game Master BV
Questions and answers
Koe zoekt Boer 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 Koe zoekt Boer 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 Koe zoekt Boer 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.
Koe zoekt Boer has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Koe zoekt Boer belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting. 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 Koe zoekt Boer are: Hans van Tol and Wesly Gibs. 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 Koe zoekt Boer 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.