
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,662
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Pelican Cove
- 1–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Uluru: Neuer Tumult am Ayers Rock
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Uluru: Neuer Tumult am Ayers Rock is a board game released in 2013 for 1–5 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Lauge Luchau and its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition.
Introductory version of the original Pelican Cove: Low entry-level and even faster games! It works in the same way as the big one, but is packed in a small cheap box, and has different cards. The card levels are just 1, 2, and 3, so don't expect Mensa-level challenges (unless you put double-challenges by each bird of course). The cards from Uluru: Neuer Tumult am Ayers Rock can be used to expand play in Pelican Cove.
Uluru: Neuer Tumult am Ayers Rock supports 1–5 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 Uluru: Neuer Tumult am Ayers Rock 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 Uluru: Neuer Tumult am Ayers Rock 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.
Uluru: Neuer Tumult am Ayers Rock has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Uluru: Neuer Tumult am Ayers Rock belongs to these categories: Puzzle and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition. 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 Uluru: Neuer Tumult am Ayers Rock are: Lauge Luchau. 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 Uluru: Neuer Tumult am Ayers Rock 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.