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rating
Ludopedia
6.7
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Fans of light games with strategy and memory elements will enjoy this. It’s like a prehistoric resource scramble!
Highlights
- Distinct seasons (summer/winter) add variety
- Hunting mammoths is oddly satisfying
- Good balance of luck and strategy
Keep in mind
- Memory needed for hidden artifacts
- Poor summer prep = winter suffering
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Jäger und Sammler (or Mammut, as it's known in Brazil) puts you in the role of a tribal leader in prehistoric times, managing hunters and gatherers searching for resources. The game has two distinct phases: summer and winter. In summer, you explore the board, collect food, artifacts, and — of course — hunt mammoths. Each collected tile is worth points, but strategy is key: you need to visit winter camps to ensure your tribe survives the cold season. In winter, those who didn’t prepare properly lose hunters! Movement is tactical (only 2 points per turn), and you’ll have to choose between grabbing that rare artifact or securing food for winter. Caves and paths help you navigate the map, which shrinks as players collect tiles. Pro tip: hunting the biggest mammoth in summer gives you the advantage of starting winter first!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
REC
3
BEST
4
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
AMIGO, Fantasmagoria, Piatnik
Designer
Reiner Knizia
Artist
Claus Stephan
Community
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982owners
202wishlist
63want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Best player count?
3 or 4 is ideal — with 2 it’s less chaotic but still fun.
Language-dependent?
None! The tiles use icons, so it’s fully accessible.
Minimum recommended age?
10+ if the kid can handle basic strategy and memory elements.
Is it a long game?
Quick! You’ll be dividing mammoth loot in under 45 minutes.
Board setup required?
Nope — tiles are drawn from a bag and placed randomly, so it’s dynamic.
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