
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Können Schweine fliegen? Ergänzungsset
- 2–4 players
- 2012

2004
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Können Schweine fliegen? is a board game released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Sonja Häßler and its main mechanics are Open Drafting.
Cards depicting various animals are stacked in six piles. One of the cards is selected by a players and placed in the center of the stacks, and the players try to select characteristics which are appropriate to that animal as quickly as possible by placing pawns on a list of possible characteristics. Intended for children Ages 5 and up (but not much older it would seem).
Können Schweine fliegen? 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 Können Schweine fliegen? 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 Können Schweine fliegen? for ages 5 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.
Können Schweine fliegen? 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.
Können Schweine fliegen? belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are 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 Können Schweine fliegen? are: Sonja Häßler. 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 Können Schweine fliegen? 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.