- BGG rank
- BGG #26,135
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Escape from New York
- 2–4 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 1981
- BGG rank
- BGG #26,297
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Rette sich, wer kann!
1983
Rules assistance for Rette sich, wer kann!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Rette sich, wer kann!
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Rette sich, wer kann! is a board game released in 1983 for 2–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Wolfgang Kramer and its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Roll / Spin and Move, and Area Movement.
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About the game
Each player gets two smurfs and places them somewhere on the circular boards. The player rolls the dice and move one of their smurfs. Once Gargamel (the bad guy from the cartoon) shows up, the smurfs must get into a house as quickly as possible and lock themselves into it. The trick is, a house can hold only one smurf and there is always one house less than there are smurfs left. The poor smurf who couldn't find a house is taken out of the game. Winner is the last player to have at least one smurf. The game feels like "musical chair" on a board.
Designers
Publishers
- (Unknown)
- Otto Maier Verlag
- Joker
Questions and answers
Rette sich, wer kann! 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 Rette sich, wer kann! 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 Rette sich, wer kann! for ages 5 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.
Rette sich, wer kann! 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.
Rette sich, wer kann! belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Comic Book / Strip, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Player Elimination, Roll / Spin and Move, and Area Movement. 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 Rette sich, wer kann! are: Wolfgang Kramer. 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 Rette sich, wer kann! 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.