
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,899
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Loch Ness
- 2–5 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2010

2023
Rules assistance for Stampfarm
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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Stampfarm is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Walter Obert and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
Sally the farmer has asked you to help her build fences for the animals to keep her farm in order. Sally wants to gather the animals so that each type has enough space. Can you help her arrange the animals so they are all happy? Stampfarm is a roll-and-stamp game that includes six colored stamps showing cow, goose, hen, pig, sheep and hay bale. On your turn, roll all three dice in the center of the table, then choose one die and take it. Take the corresponding animal stamp and use it to stamp an empty square of your choice on your farm sheet. Now the next player going clockwise chooses one of the two dice left in the center of the table, without taking it, then uses the corresponding stamp, and so on, until everyone has stamped an animal onto their farm. The face of the dice showing the hay bale is a wild card; if you choose a die showing the hay bale, you can use any stamp. After all players have filled all the squares on their farms, the game ends. For each type of animal you have on your farm, count the largest group. For each animal in your largest group you score one point. The advanced mode adds the hay bale stamp, hedges on the board, and three random request cards with new ways to score points. —description from the publisher
Stampfarm 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 Stampfarm is 20 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 Stampfarm for ages 6 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.
Stampfarm 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.
Stampfarm belongs to these categories: Animals, Dice, and Farming. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Stampfarm are: Walter Obert. 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 Stampfarm 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.