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SchreckLicht
2006
Rules assistance for SchreckLicht
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- 3–5 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for SchreckLicht
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SchreckLicht is a board game released in 2006 for 3–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Günter Burkhardt and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
Witches, ghosts and bats are racing against each other. Those that reach the goal on the game board first will yield the most points for the players. At the same time, however the players must achieve individual goals by cleverly playing their cards. The one that does this best, will get the most points. And that leads to conflict quickly! The board is placed in the middle of the table with 3 coloured markes placed on it. On their turn, a player lays a card: he can lay it in front of himself to try to improve his chances, or in front of another player to make the completion of their tasks more difficult for them. You may even play cards face down to cover a face up card (your own or an opponent’s). With each card played, the same coloured marker is moved. That means that all markers can be moved by all players. The finishing order of the 3 markers determines the sequence for the 3 tasks. Now the points are calculated for each player, and after 4 rounds the winner is the player with the most points.
Questions and answers
SchreckLicht supports 3–5 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 SchreckLicht is 30 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 SchreckLicht for ages 10 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.
SchreckLicht has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
SchreckLicht belongs to these categories: Horror. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 SchreckLicht are: Günter Burkhardt. 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 SchreckLicht 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.