
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,392
- BGG rating
- 6.3
In 80 Karten um die Welt
- 3–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2003

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Neues aus dem Wichtelwald is an expansion for Der Herr der Wichtel released in 1999 for 3–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ralf Sandfuchs and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
This is an expansion to the game Der Herr Der Wichtel. It adds more Leprechauns and other creature types that can stand in for Leprechauns. This Expansion also adds a lot of new events that takes the language barrier to a daunting level. The German on the original game was very manageable. Expands: Der Herr der Wichtel
Neues aus dem Wichtelwald supports 3–5 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 Neues aus dem Wichtelwald 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 Neues aus dem Wichtelwald 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.
Neues aus dem Wichtelwald has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Neues aus dem Wichtelwald belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 Neues aus dem Wichtelwald are: Ralf Sandfuchs. 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 Neues aus dem Wichtelwald as an expansion for Der Herr der Wichtel. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Der Herr der Wichtel to use it. Check that your edition of Der Herr der Wichtel is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.