Ringel-Rangel

What to Expect

Players use wooden turtle pieces on a colorful wooden board with rings. On your turn, you push a turtle onto the matching colored ring without causing penalties. The game challenges your fine motor skills and planning as you try to avoid collecting penalty points by knocking off balls or other turtles. The game ends when all turtles have been played, and the player with the fewest penalty points wins.

Who Is This Game For?

Ringel-Rangel is a family-friendly children's game suitable for young players aged 4 and above. Its simple rules and short playtime of about 20 minutes make it ideal for families seeking a quick, accessible dexterity game without prior experience.

How It Works

On your turn, select a turtle from one of two piles and place it on a colored start spot at the edge of the board. Then push the turtle with your finger toward the matching colored ring. If successful, your turn ends. Knocking off balls or turtles causes penalty points. The game ends when all turtles are placed; the player with the fewest penalty points wins.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Geni Wyss and winner of the 1993 Spiel des Jahres Children's Game award, Ringel-Rangel stands out with its wooden components and child-friendly theme. It belongs to the 'Animals: Turtles' family and combines dexterity with simple mechanics for young players.

Awards

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is set in a garden depicted on a wooden board with six colorful rings. Turtle-shaped wooden pieces fit the animal theme, creating an inviting environment for children.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on carefully pushing the turtles onto their matching rings while avoiding penalty points to succeed.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

A highly recommended quick dexterity game for families with young children. Easy to learn and suitable for short play sessions.