Finderlohn Game Instructions

Objective

The goal of Finderlohn is to collect points by finding lost items and returning them. Each player tries to score as many points as possible through clever searching and negotiating.

Materials

• Game board
• Figures for each player
• Lost item cards
• Point tokens
• Rule book

Setup

1. Set up the board: Place the game board in the center of the table.
2. Initial setup: Each player selects a figure and places it on the corresponding start space.
3. Shuffle cards: The lost item cards are shuffled and placed face down as a deck.
4. Point tokens: Place point tokens next to the board.

Gameplay

1. Player's turn: Each player performs the following actions on their turn:
2. Draw a card from the deck and search for the illustrated item.
3. Move the figure across the various spaces on the board.

4. Explore spaces to find clues about the lost item.

5. Finding an item:

6. Once a player believes they've found the item, they show the indicated clues and the location where it was found.

7. If the discovery is correct, the player receives point tokens as instructed by the card.

8. Negotiating:

9. Players can negotiate with others to find items together.

10. Negotiation results and any point sharing should be formalized in agreement.

11. End of turn: Once an item is found or a player opts to take no further action, their turn ends.

End of the game

The game ends when no more cards can be drawn or all items have been found. The player with the most points wins.

Strategic Tips

• Pay attention to clues: Watch for clues that emerge on the board's spaces.
• Cooperation: Working with other players can be advantageous for finding hard-to-locate items.
• Resource management: Manage your point tokens wisely to remain flexible in negotiation scenarios.

Special Features

• Event cards: Some spaces may trigger events that affect the game unexpectedly.
• Special spaces: Certain board spaces offer advantages like additional clues or bonus points.

Enjoy playing Finderlohn!