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Maunz Maunz
2004
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- 2–5 players
- 10 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.2/5
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Maunz Maunz is a board game released in 2004 for 2–5 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Anja Wrede and its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Maunz Maunz ("meow-meow") is a game of cards similar to Crazy Eights (which is called "Mau-Mau" in Germany). This implementation is especially well-suited for smaller children as it features nice and colorful illustrations of cats instead of suits and numbers. You have to get rid of all your cards to win the game by taking turns playing a card showing a cat that matches the type or color of the one played previously. Also, you can force the next player to pick up two cards, continue by playing a special color, skip a turn, or exchange her complete hand with yours. The winner of each round receives a small wooden cat token, and the first player with two cat tokens wins the game.
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Maunz Maunz 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 Maunz Maunz is 10 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 Maunz Maunz for ages 5 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.
Maunz Maunz has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Maunz Maunz belongs to these categories: Card Game and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition and 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 Maunz Maunz are: Anja Wrede. 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 Maunz Maunz 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.