- BGG rank
- BGG #1,057
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Container
- 3–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2007
- BGG rank
- BGG #21,632
- BGG rating
- 5.8
Zahltag
2002
Rules assistance for Zahltag
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Zahltag
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Zahltag is a board game released in 2002 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Franz-Benno Delonge and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding.
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About the game
From the Rules: "Our city should be more beautiful!" The mayor has decided to engage a big construction plan to bring the somewhat decrepit city back to the forefront. Both new construction and renovation is required. Each construction firm has the chance to get lucrative jobs, and thus to make a big killing - larger than ever seen before. As owner of a construction firm, you must try to win many profitable construction jobs. Always keep an eye on your competitors and their equipment, however. If you think they are also interested in a job, you must offer your services more favorably or lose the job. If you are sure that you alone possess the necessary equipment to do the job, you grab for the brass ring! However, be careful! Don’t miscalculate! The next payday awaits... Goal of the Game Each player tries, through skillful bidding, to receive many profitable jobs. The player who possesses the most money after 5 paydays has won.
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- Ravensburger AG
Questions and answers
Zahltag 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 Zahltag is 30–45 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 Zahltag 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.
Zahltag has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Zahltag belongs to these categories: Card Game and City Building. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Zahltag are: Franz-Benno Delonge. 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 Zahltag 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.