
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,546
- BGG rating
- 5.1
The 7th Dwarf
- 1–7 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2014

1998
Rules assistance for Zocken
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Zocken is a board game released in 1998 for 2–8 players, 15–50 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Peter Neugebauer and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Betting and Bluffing.
Zocken is a simple and quick game. With seven colored dice, you roll them one by one and place them on the small board. You must play them low to high, but they do not have to be in order., e.g., 1-1-3-4-4-5-5 would be a legal placement. If a die cannot be legally placed, you must place it in an area that scores you negative points. Each space is also color coded and you get bonus points for placing a die on the matching color. Other players can also bet on your ability to achieve your goal.
Zocken supports 2–8 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 Zocken is 15–50 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 Zocken 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.
Zocken has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Zocken belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Betting and Bluffing. 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 Zocken are: Peter Neugebauer. 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 Zocken 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.