Bidding, bluffing and trading
Your aim is to build up the most valuable livestock farm. To do this, you bid on animals and bluff whilst trading with the other players.
Anniversary edition
This edition celebrates 40 years of Koehandel with exclusive anniversary cards and a revamped design.
Who is Koehandel for?
The game is for 3 to 6 players aged 10 and over. Published by Ravensburger.
A brief overview of the rules of Koehandel 40 Jaar
Aim of the game
You can score the most points by collecting complete sets of four animals.
How to play
On your turn, you choose:
- Auction: Turn over an animal card. The other players bid with money. As the auctioneer, you may also buy the animal yourself for the highest bid, which you then pay to that bidder.
- Cattle Trade: challenge another player to a bid for an animal that you both have. You bid using money cards, face down. Whoever bids the highest gets the animals, and the other player gets the money.
If a donkey turns out to be the odd one out, everyone gets some extra money.
End and win
Once all the sets of four have been dealt out, add up the value of your sets and multiply that by the number of sets you have. The highest score wins.
Print the rules and scorecardA summary in our own words. The full rules are included in the box.
Questions about Koehandel 40 Years
How many players do you play ‘40 Years of Cow Trading’ with?
40-Year Cow Trade is played with 3 to 6 players.
How long does a game of Koehandel 40 Years last?
A game lasts about 30 to 60 minutes.
From what age is ‘Cow Trade’ 40 Years suitable?
40 Year Cow Trade is suitable for children aged 10 and over.
Is ‘Koehandel’ 40 Years more down to tactics or luck?
Mainly tactics. Tactics: 4 out of 5 (a lot), luck: 3 out of 5 (average).
Which publisher published *Koehandel 40 Years*?
‘Cattle Trade 40 Years’ is published by Ravensburger.
