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Langfinger
2009
Rules assistance for Langfinger
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Langfinger
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Langfinger is a board game released in 2009 for 2–5 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Knut Happel and Christian Fiore and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Worker Placement.
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About the game
From the publisher's website: "The night is setting in slowly on the city, but not all of its inhabitants are asleep. Under cover of darkness, several scoundrels are on their way to perform their big heist tonight You are playing the role of one of these scoundrels on the hunt for gold and art treasures. Careful planning will let you make the big haul, but be sure not to miss the right moment to cash in your swag at a fence! Rules summary: The players place their Scoundrel tokens at five locations on the central board, which are then resolved in the following order: 1 - City: Receive Tool cards required for the break-ins 2 - Villa: Receive Loot cards if you meet the tool requirements 3 - Ruin: Swap Tool cards from your hand with the draw pile. 4 - Museum: Receive Loot cards if you meet the tool requirements 5 - Harbor: Sell loot to the fence to gain gold (victory points) The first player to earn 20+ gold wins. The game is announced for release at Essen Spiel 2009. Online Play Yucata (turn-based)
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- Pegasus Spiele
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Questions and answers
Langfinger 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 Langfinger is 20–30 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 Langfinger 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.
Langfinger has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Langfinger belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Worker Placement. 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 Langfinger are: Knut Happel and Christian Fiore. 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 Langfinger 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.