
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,356
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Wer war's?: Mitbringspiel
2009
Rules assistance for Wer war's?: Mitbringspiel
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 15 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players

Rules assistant for Wer war's?: Mitbringspiel
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Wer war's?: Mitbringspiel is a board game released in 2009 for 2–5 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Memory, and Cooperative Game.
About the game
Players cooperate to catch the thief who stole the King's magic ring. To catch the thief, players need help from various animals living in the castle. But time is working against them, so they need to have a good memory and a little luck to catch the thief before time runs out. This is the portable version of the electronic boardgame, including only tiles, one pawn and a custom die. It is a simple roll-and-move game with a memory element and some limited tactical opportunites.
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- Ravensburger AG
Questions and answers
Wer war's?: Mitbringspiel supports 2–5 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 Wer war's?: Mitbringspiel 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 Wer war's?: Mitbringspiel 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.
Wer war's?: Mitbringspiel has a complexity rating of 1.0 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?: Mitbringspiel belongs to these categories: Children's Game and Memory. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Memory, and 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?: Mitbringspiel 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?: Mitbringspiel 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.