
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,713
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Whoowasit?
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2007

2010
Rules assistance for Wer war's?: Löst das Rätsel von Schräghausen!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Wer war's?: Löst das Rätsel von Schräghausen! is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game.
In Wer war's? Löst das Rätsel von Schräghausen!, a sequel to the Spiel des Jahres-winning children's game Wer war's? by Reiner Knizia, an electronic device is once again added to the board game. Players are co-operating against an evil goblin who has caused chaos by making everyone forget everything: Farm animals no longer know who their master is, and people have forgotten where they live. The actions on the board are guided by talking radio, and the Fairy Godmother helps the players. Nine children of different colors are randomly distributed in the nine houses and they should find their way to their real home - if they knew where they belong! The mystery must be solved in order to make everything work again. Bronco the dog, Rocky the parrot, Schorsch the turtle and Susi the cat must work together. If you get hold of the right key, then you can help the yellow kid regain his memories and get home, after which you'll hear from the radio an enthusiastic child's voice: "Yes, this is my house, thank you for helping me! Now I remember again!" The friendly female narrator's voice adds: "Well done..." – and sends a warning afterwards: "Beware, the goblin is coming!" The goblin is nasty: It makes all the intersections turn. Where there was a way before is now blocked. Fortunately, there's also a good fairy who helps!
Wer war's?: Löst das Rätsel von Schräghausen! 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 Wer war's?: Löst das Rätsel von Schräghausen! is 45 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 Wer war's?: Löst das Rätsel von Schräghausen! for ages 7 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.
Wer war's?: Löst das Rätsel von Schräghausen! has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Wer war's?: Löst das Rätsel von Schräghausen! belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Deduction, and Electronic. Its main mechanics are 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 Wer war's?: Löst das Rätsel von Schräghausen! are: Reiner Knizia. 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 Wer war's?: Löst das Rätsel von Schräghausen! 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.