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Tang Hu Lu (冰糖葫芦)
2020
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Tang Hu Lu (冰糖葫芦) is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 25 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Francesco Testini and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
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About the game
Bing Tang Hu Lu is a traditional snack from China. It's a skewer of fruits (mainly little apples called Shan Zha), covered with caramelized sugar. In the game we play the role of beloved parents who try their best to prepare this tasty and delicious snack for their children. During each turn, players may choose to: Buy fruit, or Go to work With the first action players buy fruit tokens of five different types and compose the skewers on their personal board. When a skewer is completed, they obtain rewards depending on the skewer pattern and stars (victory points) at the end of the game. With the second action players obtain coins depending on their personal board situation. —description from the designer
Editions
- Tang Hu Lu (冰糖葫芦)ENJOYPIE2020
Questions and answers
Tang Hu Lu (冰糖葫芦) 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 Tang Hu Lu (冰糖葫芦) is 25 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 Tang Hu Lu (冰糖葫芦) 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.
Tang Hu Lu (冰糖葫芦) 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.
Tang Hu Lu (冰糖葫芦) belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Puzzle. Its main mechanics are Set Collection. 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 Tang Hu Lu (冰糖葫芦) are: Francesco Testini. 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 Tang Hu Lu (冰糖葫芦) 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.