Heimlich & Co.

Published 1984

The game board in Heimlich & Co. is an oval movement track, with points allocated to the various spaces. Seven differently colored "spies" are placed on the board. On a player's turn, he rolls a dice, then moves any combination of characters forward that number of spaces. The newly-moved spies then score points based on their new location. However, the trick here is that each player's color isn't known until the end of the game, so players are encouraged to deduce which color belongs to whom. Heimlich & Co. includes advanced rules which allow players to score more points at the end of the game for correctly guessing everyone's identity. ("Heimlich", by the way, is a German adjective meaning secretly and slyly, so Heimlich & Co. translates as Clandestine and Company!)

Awards

Schweizer Spielepreis 1986 Winner
Spiel des Jahres 1986 Winner
Der Goldene Pöppel 1986 Winner
Der Goldene Pöppel 1985 Winner
Heimlich & Co.

Game Info

Players
2-7 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light — 1.48/5
Year
1984
BGG Rating
6.47
BGG Rank
#2600
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Heimlich & Co. supports 2 to 7 players. The community rates it best at 4 players.
A typical game of Heimlich & Co. takes about 30 minutes.
Heimlich & Co. has a complexity rating of 1.48/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Heimlich & Co. is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Heimlich & Co. has a rating of 6.47/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 4,135 ratings. It is ranked #2600 overall.
Heimlich & Co. was designed by Wolfgang Kramer. It was published in 1984.