
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,724
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Castle Climbing Frog
- 2–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2017

2003
Rules assistance for Schatzjagd
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Schatzjagd is a board game released in 2003 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Markus Nikisch and Katja Nikisch and its main mechanics are Memory and Modular Board.
The pirates have landed on the treasure island. Now they have to quickly find the way to the treasure by uncovering the right cards. They can also swap cards in order to mislead the others. But watch out: the treasure is guarded by a wild tiger! Who will load up with gold and jewels and then be the first to return to the pirate ship? A tricky memory an competitive game for 2-4 pirates Ages 7 and up. With variant for younger players.
Schatzjagd 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 Schatzjagd 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 Schatzjagd for ages 7 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.
Schatzjagd 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.
Schatzjagd belongs to these categories: Animals, Children's Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Memory and Modular Board. 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 Schatzjagd are: Markus Nikisch and Katja Nikisch. 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 Schatzjagd 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.