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Tatort Meer Fall 1: Die Vogelinsel
2021
Rules assistance for Tatort Meer Fall 1: Die Vogelinsel
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 90–150 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.7/5
Rules assistant for Tatort Meer Fall 1: Die Vogelinsel
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Tatort Meer Fall 1: Die Vogelinsel is a board game released in 2021 for 1–6 players, 90–150 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Dorothee Hufer and Jonas Hufer and its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative Game.
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About the game
The Environmental Crime Game Smilla is working as a birdwatcher on Bird Island. She notices many inconsistencies on the island and that fatal environmental sins are committed. Not everyone likes her curiosity. When her friend Lars came to visit, Smilla vanished without a trace. Can you figure out what happened on Bird Island based on Smilla's and Lars' documents? - Investigate different clues and expose environmental sins - Check alibis and motives - Analyze sound recordings and videos - Research online - Contact involved people by e-mail and by phone The line between realtiy and game blurs By playing the game Tatort Meer | Fall 1 - Die Vogelinsel you actually are participating in the collection and utilization of plastic from the oceans. At the end of the case you choose a marine conservation organization to which we donate a part of our earnings. Your mission Find out who is responsible for Smilla's disappearance and find her before it's too late. Instructions Your goal is to break the case of the vanished birdwatcher as a team of investigators. You receive a multitude of documents with further information about different websites and other resources that are relevant to solving the case. You play either alone or together as a team and, in doing so, have to check alibis and deduce logically. Use all available accessories - even cellphones are allowed. Internet access and writing materials are necessary! —description from the publisher (translated)
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Questions and answers
Tatort Meer Fall 1: Die Vogelinsel supports 1–6 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 Tatort Meer Fall 1: Die Vogelinsel is 90–150 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 Tatort Meer Fall 1: Die Vogelinsel for ages 14 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.
Tatort Meer Fall 1: Die Vogelinsel 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.
Tatort Meer Fall 1: Die Vogelinsel belongs to these categories: Deduction, Murder / Mystery, and Environmental. Its main mechanics are Deduction and Cooperative 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 Tatort Meer Fall 1: Die Vogelinsel are: Dorothee Hufer and Jonas Hufer. 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 Tatort Meer Fall 1: Die Vogelinsel 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.