- BGG rank
- BGG #2,915
- BGG rating
- 6.9
The Game: Extreme
- 1–5 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2016
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- BGG #23,038
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Number Chase
2006
Rules assistance for Number Chase
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Number Chase
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Number Chase is a board game released in 2006 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Reinhard Staupe.
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About the game
In Number Chase, a.k.a. Zahlenraten, players to try to guess the number being thought of by one of their fellow players — and they use deduction (and a dose of luck) to do so. To set up the game, lay out the cards numbered 1-50 in five rows. Choose a player to be the first "writer", and this player selects one of these number cards secretly. The other players now take turns trying to guess this number. To guess, a player places their finger on a card. If the guess is correct, they claim the card as a point and become the new writer for the next round; if it's not correct, then they turn that number cards face down to reveal a question, such as "Is the hidden number even or odd?" or "Is the hidden number between 1 and 15?" The writer must answer this question truthfully before the next player guesses, giving everyone more information about what the number is. When you start the next round, flip all the number cards face up once again. Claimed cards are out of play, so those numbers cannot be called again. Whoever first collects three cards wins!
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- AMIGO
- Educa Korea
- Playroom Entertainment
Questions and answers
Number Chase 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 Number Chase is 15 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 Number Chase for ages 6 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.
Number Chase 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.
Number Chase belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Number. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Number Chase and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Number Chase are: Reinhard Staupe. 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 Number Chase 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.