- BGG rating
- 7.9
Schnapp die Möpse: Rainbow Wars Erweiterung
- 2–7 players
- 5–15 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,737
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Schnapp die Möpse
2018
Rules assistance for Schnapp die Möpse
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- 2–5 players
- 5–15 min
- 15+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Schnapp die Möpse
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Schnapp die Möpse is a board game released in 2018 for 2–5 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by David Rimbach and its main mechanics are Take That, Tug of War, and Action / Event.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Schnapp die Möpse: Beyond
- 3–7 players
- 5–15 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Schnapp die Möpse: Chaos Erweiterung
- 3–7 players
- 5–20 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020
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About the game
In this funny card game you collect pug-points and become the biggest pug-point-collector of all time. To win you have to collect and protect your pugs against the other players. Winner ist the one with the most pug-points when the last card is drawn and the last action is played. It sounds easy but you have to indulge in small battles through mean action cards and the other players strategies. Strategy and Luck are well balanced in this fast-paced card game of pugcollecting. —description from the publisher (translated) In diesem witzigen Kartenspiel wirst du zum Möpsemopser, sammelst und mopst so viele der niedlichen kleinen Vierbeiner, wie du kannst. Wer bei Rundenende die meisten Möpse gesammelt hat gewinnt. Was sich sehr einfach anhört, wird durch viele ausgeklügelte und zum Teil fiese Aktionskarten, sowie die Strategien deiner Gegner zu einer echten Herausforderung. Sieht es in einem Moment so aus, als wärst du der sichere Gewinner, kann sich das Blatt mit nur einer Aktionskarte komplett wenden. Strategie und Glück halten sich in diesem rasanten Kartenspiel die Waage. Flotte Action, ein abwechslungsreiches Spielsystem und jede Menge Nevenkitzel garantieren ein Spielerlebnis das süchtig macht. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Hodari Spiele
Questions and answers
Schnapp die Möpse supports 2–5 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 Schnapp die Möpse is 5–15 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 Schnapp die Möpse for ages 15 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.
Schnapp die Möpse has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Schnapp die Möpse belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Take That, Tug of War, and Action / Event. 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 Schnapp die Möpse are: David Rimbach. 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 Schnapp die Möpse 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.