- BGG rank
- BGG #24,523
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Beutelschneider
- 3–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 1997
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,140
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Strand-Cup
2000
Rules assistance for Strand-Cup
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–8 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 4 players
Rules assistant for Strand-Cup
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Strand-Cup is a board game released in 2000 for 4–8 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Mark Sienholz and its main mechanics are Team-Based Game.
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About the game
A card game about beach volleyball for four, six, or eight players, competing in two teams. Cards represent all of the normal plays in volleyball, such as forearm pass, spike, block, dive, etc. Players work in teams, playing cards to send the ball over the net. Combinations of cards can be played to make it more difficult for the opposing team to respond. The opposing team must then play cards to receive the ball and send it back over the net. Play continues until one team is unable to return the ball over the net. Players then re-fill their hand and begin a new point. The normal rules of volleyball apply, such as only the side serving can score and a player can't hit the ball (play a card) 2 times in succession. Quick-playing with the feeling of a real volleyball match.
Mechanics
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- Krimsus Krimskrams-Kiste
Questions and answers
Strand-Cup supports 4–8 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 Strand-Cup is 45 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 Strand-Cup 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.
Strand-Cup has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Strand-Cup belongs to these categories: Card Game and Sports. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game. 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 Strand-Cup are: Mark Sienholz. 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 Strand-Cup 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.