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Ludoviel: JAPAN 2025
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- 2025
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- BGG #18,983
- BGG rating
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Ludoviel
2003
Rules assistance for Ludoviel
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- 1–8 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Ludoviel
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Ludoviel is a board game released in 2003 for 1–8 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Friedemann Friese, Thorsten Gimmler, Hartmut Kommerell, Andrea Meyer, and Martina Hellmich and its main mechanics are Memory.
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About the game
With Ludoviel, Friedemann Friese, Thorsten Gimmler, Martina Hellmich, Hartmut Kommerell and Andrea Meyer created a game for all ludopaths, ludophiles, and game collectors, to sum up: for everybody who is as crazy about games and gaming as they are. However, it's not only one game. To be correct, Ludoviel contains 8 games. So, if you prefer taking Linie 1 to your Büro Crazy, earn Cash there when you acquire hotels while putting files ad acta, only to run to Holiday AG afterward to book a cruise from Kula Kula via Kahuna and Osterinsel to Kanaloa so as to find das letzte Paradies there, Ludoviel is your game. The 120 cards show characteristics of game material, mechanisms, categories etc. With these cards, the hour glass and the wooden pieces you can play eight games the development of which has been inspired by fairly well-known games. The eight rules have one thing in common: This is about games - card games, board games, solitaires, strategy, dice, communication, and collectible games. For the games you need reaction, knowledge, or a good memory. The included games: Ludingo (3-6 players) — inspired by Bingo Ludostyle (3-6 players) — inspired by Life Style Ludofacts (2-5 players) — inspired by Category Game Ludo Mio (2+ players) — inspired by Mamma Mia! Ludossa (3+ players) — inspired by Hossa! Ludoviel (3-8 players) — inspired by Such a Thing? Haste Ludo (3-8 players) — inspired by Haste Worte? Ludosolo (1 player) — inspired by Ludoviel — Funny people, aren't they?
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Questions and answers
Ludoviel supports 1–8 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 Ludoviel is 45 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 Ludoviel for ages 10 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.
Ludoviel has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Ludoviel belongs to these categories: Card Game and Memory. Its main mechanics are 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 Ludoviel are: Friedemann Friese, Thorsten Gimmler, Hartmut Kommerell, Andrea Meyer, and Martina Hellmich. 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 Ludoviel 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.