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Hamsterbacke (2014)

3–5 players · 20 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
20 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 8+ who like card games — light complexity, plays in 20 min.

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Hamsterbacke board game box cover

About Hamsterbacke

In the tricky card game Hamsterbacke, players want to collect as many sets of cards as possible, store them away, and pick up extra points from other players — but those who are too greedy might find themselves left behind. In the end, whoever collects the most points wins.

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Card Game

Mechanics: Card Drafting, Set Collection · Designer: Francesco Berardi

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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Hamsterbacke FAQ

How many players is Hamsterbacke?
Hamsterbacke plays with 3–5 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Hamsterbacke take to play?
A game of Hamsterbacke takes 20 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Hamsterbacke any good?
Hamsterbacke rates 6.6/10 from 259 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game game built around card drafting, set collection.