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Purzelbaum
2019
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- 2–4 players
- 15–20 min
- 4+
- Complexity 1.0/5
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Purzelbaum is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Thomas Liesching and Harald Fecher and its main mechanics are Memory.
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About the game
Purzelbaum is the dexterity and memory game with a three-dimensional, wooden tree that provides plenty of nuts for busy squirrels to bury during autumn and then dig up again once winter has come. In autumn, the player whose turn it is picks a hole in the ground and tries to let a nut fall into it. If the player is successful, they will get a leaf as a reward. As soon as all nuts have been shaken from the tree, it becomes winter. Now, the players try to recall the best spots to dig for nuts. As soon as all nuts have been recovered, the player with the most leaves and nuts wins. —description from the publisher (Purzelbaum means somersault in German and also means falling of the tree-ish, pun-like)
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- Zoch Verlag
Questions and answers
Purzelbaum 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 Purzelbaum is 15–20 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 Purzelbaum for ages 4 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.
Purzelbaum has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Purzelbaum belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory. 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 Purzelbaum are: Thomas Liesching and Harald Fecher. 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 Purzelbaum 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.