
- BGG rank
- BGG #35
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Orléans
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2014

2009
Rules assistance for Schwarze Löcher
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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Schwarze Löcher is a board game released in 2009 for 2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reiner Stockhausen and its main mechanics are Square Grid.
A three-dimensional challenge - from solid wood Is played on a lavishly designed game board made of solid oiled beech and the pieces being walnut and maple. Four wells, the "black holes", are refined with dark felt. The aim is to bring the first player to own four of the pieces in the right position before the "black holes" and to sink. One's playing pieces may simply move by tilting, turning and by the black holes assisting. Tactically, it is important to leave little room for paths. With little to block, their own movement may help their opponent.
Schwarze Löcher supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Schwarze Löcher 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 Schwarze Löcher for ages 8 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.
Schwarze Löcher has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Schwarze Löcher belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Square Grid. 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 Schwarze Löcher are: Reiner Stockhausen. 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 Schwarze Löcher 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.