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Meins!
2012
Rules assistance for Meins!
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Meins!
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Meins! is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Alexander Pfister and Andreas Pelikan and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection.
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About the game
Each year the members of the "Hunters and Gatherers Society" set off in friendly competition to search for the most unusual exhibits. In the end, the competitor who makes the most of the available opportunities and shows the most valuable collection will be pronounced "Collector of the Year". Over the course of Meins!, players try to get hold of valuable exhibits in order to expand their private collections. On her turn, a player first takes three "means of procurement" cards from the display; these may be used to secure exhibits worth victory points (VPs) in endgame scoring. When a player takes her third exhibit, the current round ends, and all players must discard part of their means of procurement. After three rounds, players tally their VPs for each exhibit and possibly collect bonus cards. The player with the highest total wins.
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- AMIGO
Questions and answers
Meins! 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 Meins! 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 Meins! for ages 8 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.
Meins! 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.
Meins! belongs to these categories: Card Game and Humor. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Set Collection. 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 Meins! are: Alexander Pfister and Andreas Pelikan. 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 Meins! 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.