
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,802
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Mein erster Spieleschatz
- 1–6 players
- 5 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2010

2003
Rules assistance for Schlafmütze
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Schlafmütze is a board game released in 2003 for 3–7 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Markus Nikisch and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Pattern Recognition.
Schlafmütze is a card game of set collection, sly hand movements, and social observation for 3-7 players ages 5 and up. Players try to collect 4 matches of a drowsy character. The first player to do so subtly places the set down on the table in front of him. The other players, noticing this, place their own cards, matching or not, on the table. The last person with cards left in hand is the sleepyhead and must take the "sleeping goblin" token. Source: user summary
Schlafmütze supports 3–7 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 Schlafmütze 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 Schlafmütze 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.
Schlafmütze 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.
Schlafmütze belongs to these categories: Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Pattern Recognition. 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 Schlafmütze are: Markus 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 Schlafmütze 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.