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- BGG #22,679
- BGG rating
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Maus van Klecks
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- 15 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
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- BGG #24,151
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Volldampf voraus!
2009
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- 2–4 players
- 15 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 2 players
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Volldampf voraus! is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Thilo Hutzler and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Publisher website: "Chaos at the train junction! The train is due to leave in a couple of minutes. Yet, the wagons still stand every which way on the tracks. The players collect wagons that match their locomotives and try to make as many completed trains as possible leave the station. Whoever collects the most points, wins a round. But watch out: No one knows when a round will end.An exciting train collecting game for 2-4 engine drivers ages 5-99" Collect the right tiles so that you can assemble your three trains. Collect most tiles and you win a glass bead. Collect two beads first and you win.
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Questions and answers
Volldampf voraus! 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 Volldampf voraus! is 15 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 Volldampf voraus! for ages 5 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.
Volldampf voraus! 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.
Volldampf voraus! belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Trains. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Tile Placement. 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 Volldampf voraus! are: Thilo Hutzler. 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 Volldampf voraus! 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.