# Jäger und Sammler

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2010
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #5206
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 1.94 / 5
- **Designers**: Reiner Knizia
- **Artists**: Claus Stephan
- **Publishers**: AMIGO, Fantasmagoria, Piatnik
- **Categories**: Prehistoric
- **Mechanics**: Enclosure, Grid Movement, Map Reduction, Memory, Set Collection

## Verdict
Fans of light games with strategy and memory elements will enjoy this. It’s like a prehistoric resource scramble!Distinct seasons (summer/winter) add varietyHunting mammoths is oddly satisfyingGood balance of luck and strategyMemory needed for hidden artifactsPoor summer prep = winter sufferingRECOMMENDED

## Description
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!

## FAQ
### 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.