
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,340
- BGG rating
- 6.2
Bushido: Der Weg des Kriegers
- 3–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2008

2009
Rules assistance for Unter Geiern
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Unter Geiern is a board game released in 2009 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Nietzer and its main mechanics are Area Movement and Modular Board.
Nur einer wird satt - only one will get fed! In this game you play a vulture in search for food in the desert. You try to discover prey before your "comrade" vultures do. They will immediately join the fray as soon as one vulture is starting to feed on prey. Oh, the jealous crowd! Among Vultures is a fast-paced cardgame taking place in an empty desert. Empty? Not at all! There are lots of corpses to be feasted on, but not alone. You and your friendly vulture will start to explore the neighbourhood and start to fight with the other players about your bait. Beware of the rattlesnakes!
Unter Geiern 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 Unter Geiern 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 Unter Geiern 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.
Unter Geiern has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Unter Geiern belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Modular Board. 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 Unter Geiern are: Michael Nietzer. 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 Unter Geiern 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.