The best games by Karl-Heinz Schmiel 🇩🇪👨 2026

Looking for a really good game by Karl-Heinz Schmiel👨? Then we have just the right thing: the list of the best Karl-Heinz Schmiel games 2026.

Who is Karl-Heinz Schmiel überhaupt?

Karl-Heinz Schmiel has been designing dice, card & board games since 1983. The game designer is from Germany🇩🇪, was born in 1948, and currently lives in Germany🇩🇪.

Schmiel's first game "Dodge City" was developed in 1983 when he was 35 – he has been designing games for over 43 years. Famous Schmiel games include Die Macher, Tribune: Primus Inter Pares & À la carte Cooking Game .

How good are "Karl-Heinz Schmiel" games?

There are 3 games by Karl-Heinz Schmiel in our Top-1000 games list, making Schmiel #95 of the best game designers out of 708 designers in our database.

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List of the best games by Karl-Heinz Schmiel 2026

In this list we have compiled the best board games that Karl-Heinz Schmiel either designed himself – or was involved in designing.

Unfortunately not all games by Karl-Heinz Schmiel are still available. The following list contains all dice, board & card games by Karl-Heinz Schmiel that you can buy 2026:

This list was last updated on October 28, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Rolling Dice
    2–6 30 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 7 € above the best price
    29 € at Amazon*
  2. Cardcassonne

    Cardcassonne

    Cardcassonne offers a unique twist on the beloved Carcassonne tile-laying game, translating its core mechanics into a card-based format. Players strategically place cards in various rows, representing different elements such as fields, cities, roads, and abbeys, to maximize their points while competing against opponents. The essence of Carcassonne's strategic planning is preserved, with players faced with the dilemma of whether to claim a series of cards for points now or risk waiting for the row to grow at the potential cost of another player seizing the opportunity.

    All details & rating
    2–5 30–45 min 8+ Easy to learn
  3. Die Macher

    Die Macher

    Die Macher is a political strategy game for 3 to 5 players. You lead a national party through seven regional elections across Germany, and the party with the most victory points wins.

    All details & rating
    3–5 240 min 14+ For connoisseurs

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Rolling Dice currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.

How many players do the games on this list support?

Most games on this list support 2 to 5 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.

What age are these games suitable for?

Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 8 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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