- BGG rank
- BGG #7,535
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Extrablatt
- 3–4 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 1991
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,756
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Lieber bairisch sterben
1988
Rules assistance for Lieber bairisch sterben
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 210 min
- 16+
- Complexity 3.0/5
Rules assistant for Lieber bairisch sterben
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Lieber bairisch sterben is a board game released in 1988 for 3–5 players, 210 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. It was designed by Karl-Heinz Schmiel and Wulfdieter Hornung and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Area-Impulse.
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About the game
From the translation: “Better to Die Bavarian” is the battle for rule over the Bavarian people in 1705. Three sides fight for power: the Imperial Austrian Army (yellow counters/ Symbol: Imperial Orb); the Prince’s soldiers (blue counters/Symbol: the crown), and the rebellious farmers (red counters/Symbol: Pitchfork). There are also the monks, who surprisingly intervened in the power struggle. Players don't represent a particular faction, but instead must court the factions' leadership each turn. He acquires counters of the corresponding color. The main shareholder is awarded the leadership for that turn. In the course of the game, the leader of a side can change. With his faction, a player tries, during the round, to gain points. Points are awarded for the capture of the most important towns: Munich, Regensburg, Passau, Straubing, Landshut, and Burghausen. You have to occupy these with a unit. Occupying a town brings money into the bank, with which you can pay for the cost of the troops. Battles are dealt with by using the Maneuver Cards and Dice. The action cards give support to the players when they court points and power. The points acquired by each player are recorded on the pad. The player with the highest number of points at the end of the game is the winner.
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- Moskito Spiele
Questions and answers
Lieber bairisch sterben supports 3–5 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 Lieber bairisch sterben is 210 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 Lieber bairisch sterben for ages 16 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.
Lieber bairisch sterben has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Lieber bairisch sterben belongs to these categories: Wargame. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Area-Impulse. 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 Lieber bairisch sterben are: Karl-Heinz Schmiel and Wulfdieter Hornung. 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 Lieber bairisch sterben 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.