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- BGG rank
- BGG #18,252
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Three of a Crime
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1991

1994
Rules assistance for Zahlemann und Söhne
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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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Zahlemann und Söhne is a board game released in 1994 for 2–4 players and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Heinz Meister.
A simple game about getting rid of your hand of cards. All players must match a drawn card (by value or colour) in order to get rid of it. Higher valued cards (showing elder members of the Zahlemann family) take precedent over younger ones so getting rid of the baby is the toughest. Once one player goes out, the other players must pay the value of their remaining cards.
Zahlemann und Söhne 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 catalogue lists Zahlemann und Söhne 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.
Zahlemann und Söhne 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.
Zahlemann und Söhne belongs to these categories: Card Game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Zahlemann und Söhne and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Zahlemann und Söhne are: Heinz Meister. 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 Zahlemann und Söhne 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.