
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,981
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Millionenspiel
- 3–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1982

2017
Rules assistance for Raffzahn
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Raffzahn is a board game released in 2017 for 3–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Rüdiger Koltze and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Dice Rolling.
The monsters are on the loose in Raffzahn, and they are keen on teeth. Do you feel the same way? If so, then grab the monsters with the most teeth, but watch your hands while you do since your fellow players want them, too! Raffzahn is a quick-playing dice game in which you roll up to three times, grab monsters from opponents or the center of the table, and hope to have the most teeth when the game ends!
Raffzahn 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 Raffzahn is 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 Raffzahn 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.
Raffzahn 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.
Raffzahn belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck and Dice Rolling. 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 Raffzahn are: Rüdiger Koltze. 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 Raffzahn 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.