
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,400
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Cliffhanger
- 3–6 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2007

2009
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Nur die Ziege zählt is a board game released in 2009 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Günter Burkhardt and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Trick-taking.
Each round, every player gets a hand of 8 cards, ranging from 1 to 50. Now the player has to predict how many points his tricks in this round will be worth. A range can be selected (with some restrictions) - narrow ranges will yield more game points (hearts) than higher ones, if successful. Then the tricks are played out. Beginning with the player who collected the last trick, everybody plays a card. The highest numbered card wins the trick. Trick points are the number of goat heads on each card (1-5), *plus* the card number of the lowest card in the trick. At the end of the round, all players who predicted a correct gain game points (2-5, depending on the range selected). The game ends after several rounds (depending on player number). The player with the most game points wins.
Nur die Ziege zählt supports 3–6 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 Nur die Ziege zählt 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 Nur die Ziege zählt 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.
Nur die Ziege zählt has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Nur die Ziege zählt belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Trick-taking. 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 Nur die Ziege zählt are: Günter Burkhardt. 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 Nur die Ziege zählt 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.