Auf Achse
- Designer Wolfgang Kramer
- Publisher Dino Toys s. r. o. , Disk Říčany , F.X. Schmid , Grow Jogos e Brinquedos , Ravensburger AG
- Illustration Jochen Frick , Harald Lieske
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In Auf Achse, players deliver goods between various European cities, competing for contracts through auctions. Players move their trucks by rolling dice on an abstracted map of Germany and neighboring countries. The game blends luck from movement rolls with strategic bidding and route planning to fulfill delivery contracts and earn profits.
Who Is This Game For?
This game suits families and casual gamers aged 8 and up who enjoy logistics and economic themes. With a typical playtime of about 60 minutes, it fits well into an average game night. Beginners can easily learn the rules, while more experienced players will appreciate the tactical depth of auctions and route optimization.
How It Works
Players roll dice to move their trucks on a network of roads (Roll / Spin and Move). They bid in auctions (Auction / Bidding) to win delivery contracts and then pick up and deliver goods between cities on the map (Pick-up and Deliver). The goal is to complete contracts efficiently by planning routes and outbidding opponents.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Wolfgang Kramer, Auf Achse won the 1987 Spiel des Jahres. It uniquely combines auction bidding, pick-up and delivery mechanics, and dice-based movement on a European map. As a classic German logistics game, it has been reissued with updated artwork and rules in 2007.
Awards
1987
Pro
- Combines auction, route planning, and dice movement
- Winner of Spiel des Jahres 1987
- Easy-to-learn rules with strategic depth
- Supports 2 to 6 players
Contra
- Luck factor due to dice-based movement
- Recommended for ages 8 and up only
- Playtime may be short for expert gamers
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in 1980s Europe focusing on Germany and surrounding countries, players act as truck drivers transporting goods between cities across a network of roads.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on understanding the auction system and plan your delivery routes ahead to complete contracts efficiently.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Auf Achse is designed for 2 to 6 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts around 60 minutes, suitable for a game night.
What prior experience do I need?
It is a family game suitable for players aged 8 and above with no special prior experience required.
How does this compare to similar games?
Auf Achse uniquely combines Auction / Bidding, Pick-up and Deliver, and Roll / Spin and Move mechanics on a European map.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is suitable for families with children 8 years and older due to its accessible mechanics.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Auction / Bidding, Pick-up and Deliver, and Roll / Spin and Move.
Fazit
Auf Achse is recommended for players who enjoy economic logistics games with auction and movement mechanics and prefer a game lasting about an hour. Suitable for families and casual groups who appreciate a mix of luck and strategy.
