
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,608
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Dschungelschatz
- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2006

2004
Rules assistance for Mare Polare
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Mare Polare is a board game released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Roberto Fraga and its main mechanics are Memory.
The Arctic natives go from ice floe to ice floe to catch fresh fish for their soup. Every Inuit family has their own special recipe and each one is of course, the best. The players can only read their recipe cards telling them exactly which fish belong in the pot at the beginning of the game. If a player forgets then only the oracle mountain can help him find out which ingredients he needs. Here, he will be able to see his recipe reflected in the ice. Contents: 14 ice floes, 1 with a mirror, 1 igloo, 1 iceberg, 4 Inuit pieces with a harpoon, 10 recipe cards, 1 dice, 1 bag with 64 fishes, instructions
Mare Polare 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 Mare Polare is 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 Mare Polare for ages 4 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.
Mare Polare has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Mare Polare belongs to these categories: Children's 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 Mare Polare are: Roberto Fraga. 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 Mare Polare 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.