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Mâamut
2009
Rules assistance for Mâamut
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- 20 min
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- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Mâamut
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Mâamut is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alain Epron and its main mechanics are Open Drafting.
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About the game
The game is set in a pre-historic era and the players need to control the spirits of animals...the player with the best control of the mammoth can lead the tribe in their search for food The hunters take turns to choose an action: playing a card to move, creating a trap, destroying a trap or passing their turn. Players cannot directly attack the mighty mammoth, it will flee if it sees them and they must dodge aside if it stampedes at them. Instead, they must lay traps along the paths it will take and chase it into their own traps while avoiding those set by the other players.
Editions
- MâamutfrKrok Nik Douil editions2009
Questions and answers
Mâamut 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 Mâamut is 20 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 Mâamut 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.
Mâamut 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.
Mâamut belongs to these categories: Prehistoric. 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 Mâamut are: Alain Epron. 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 Mâamut 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.