Leinen los!
2–4 players • 15 min • ages 6+ • Alex Randolph • 1997
- Designer
- Alex Randolph
- First published
- 1997
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 15 min
- Age
- 6+
How it plays
Leinen los! plays 2–4 players, takes about 15 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 6 and up.
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Where it came from
Leinen los!, which translates to Cast Off!, was designed by the renowned game designer Alex Randolph and published in 1997. Randolph was a prolific figure in the German board game scene, known for his elegant mechanics and creative use of materials. The game emerged during a period of significant growth for the European board game market, characterized by a focus on accessible, family-friendly designs that prioritized intuitive play over complex rule sets.
The design of the game reflects Randolph's signature style of blending simplicity with tactile engagement. It utilizes a nautical theme to guide players through a race-based mechanic where timing and movement choices are paramount. Upon its release, it was received as a charming addition to the robust library of family games produced in Germany at the time, valued for its approachability and the clever, clear design language that Randolph maintained throughout his distinguished career.
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About Leinen los!
Leinen los! is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • 15 min • ages 6+ • Alex Randolph • 1997. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Leinen los!?
Leinen los! is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 15 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Leinen los! for?
Leinen los! is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Leinen los! take to play?
A game of Leinen los! is listed at about 15 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Leinen los! for?
Leinen los! lists a minimum age of 6. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Leinen los!?
Leinen los! was designed by Alex Randolph. The catalog gives its publication year as 1997.
Has Leinen los! won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Leinen los! lists Spiel des Jahres – Sonderpreis Kinderspiel.
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