
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,117
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Ubongo 3D
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2009

Rules assistance for Ubongo: Die Erweiterung für 5-6 Spieler
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Ubongo: Die Erweiterung für 5-6 Spieler is an expansion for Ubongo released in 2010 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Grzegorz Rejchtman and its main mechanics are Set Collection.
In addition to including components for a fifth and sixth player, this expansion includes 216 new puzzles (= 18 new cards * 2 faces * 6 possibilities per face )
Ubongo: Die Erweiterung für 5-6 Spieler supports 2–6 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 Ubongo: Die Erweiterung für 5-6 Spieler is 30 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 Ubongo: Die Erweiterung für 5-6 Spieler for ages 8 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.
Ubongo: Die Erweiterung für 5-6 Spieler has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Ubongo: Die Erweiterung für 5-6 Spieler belongs to these categories: Puzzle, Real-time, and Expansion for Base-game. 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 Ubongo: Die Erweiterung für 5-6 Spieler are: Grzegorz Rejchtman. 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 Ubongo: Die Erweiterung für 5-6 Spieler as an expansion for Ubongo. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Ubongo to use it. Check that your edition of Ubongo is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.