- BGG rank
- BGG #26,640
- BGG rating
- 5.7
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Sesam, puzzle dich!
2012
Rules assistance for Sesam, puzzle dich!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Sesam, puzzle dich!
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Sesam, puzzle dich! is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Joyce Johnson and Karen Hanke and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Contracts.
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About the game
In order to charm the treasures away from the mighty genie the players have to find the correct path through the mysterious cavern. However, the treasure map has been torn into many pieces. Whoever has a quick eye for combinations and can piece together the map won’t lose his way and will find the most treasure. An intriguing lickety-split, brainteaser game for 2-4 players ages 6-99. Players take turns rolling the die. If a 3,4, or 5 is rolled, that player draws that many path cards to their hand. If a genie is rolled, the top card of the assignment deck is turned over so everyone can see it. Each player draws the number of cards on the assignment card and adds it to their hand. When all players are ready, they all turn over their path cards. Players are trying to arrange their path cards so that all paths connect, while trying to make the arrangement of their path cards match the pattern on the assignment card. The first player who does this correctly wins the round and takes a treasure card. The game ends after four rounds, and the player with the most treasure wins.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- HABA
Questions and answers
Sesam, puzzle dich! 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 Sesam, puzzle dich! is 10 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 Sesam, puzzle dich! 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.
Sesam, puzzle dich! has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Sesam, puzzle dich! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Contracts. 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 Sesam, puzzle dich! are: Joyce Johnson and Karen Hanke. 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 Sesam, puzzle dich! 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.