Schadenfreude 2020
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What it is
A light card game for 3-5 players (~15 min), built around set collection, trick-taking.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1853 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
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How to play Schadenfreude
Schadenfreude is a light game (rated 1.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 3–5 players, runs about 15 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's a Card Game where the core of play revolves around Set Collection and Trick-taking. A light card game for 3-5 players (~15 min), built around set collection, trick-taking. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #1853 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Schadenfreude
How many players is Schadenfreude?
Schadenfreude plays with 3–5 players.
How long does Schadenfreude take to play?
About 15 minutes per game.
Is Schadenfreude hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.8 out of 5 — light — easy to learn. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Schadenfreude for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is Schadenfreude good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.8/5 and a 10+ age rating — Schadenfreude is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Schadenfreude?
Schadenfreude is a Card Game game, built on Set Collection, Trick-taking.
Where to buy Schadenfreude
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