Heckmeck
Family games
Heckmeck Extrawurm
601105081€14.99
Heckmeck Extrawurm adds new twists to the well-known Heckmeck dice game and keeps every roll under pressure with extra portions, specialist figures and a custom yellow die. This expansion can only be played with the original Heckmeck base game, turning familiar rounds into a tighter race for worms as the table fills with new effects and shifting chances. The set adds 2 fried worm portions with the values 11 and 13, 7 additional grilled fried worms and 5 specialists that each change a turn in a different way. The mother hen protects against attacks from fellow players, the weasel allows dice to be taken back, the raven gathers grill worms, the can worm replaces the harder-to-roll grill worm and the golden die raises the chance of gaining extra worms. Each player may hold only 1 specialist at a time, so timing matters as much as luck. Reiner Knizia is named as the game author, and Doris Matthäus is named on the game presentation. With play for 2-7 players and an age recommendation of 8+, Heckmeck Extrawurm suits lively family game sessions where quick decisions, changing odds and direct interaction keep the table engaged. A round can swing fast when a specialist changes hands or an extra worm portion comes into reach, making this expansion a strong choice for fans who already know the base game.
Family games
Heckmeck Deluxe
601105073€24.99
Heckmeck Deluxe packs Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck, Heckmeck Extrawurm and a new mini-expansion into 1 metal tin, turning the well-known chicken dice game into a fuller table setup for 2-7 players aged 8Y+. A round can stay quick at 20-30 minutes, while the numbered grill and worm symbols keep every roll focused on exact scoring. The core system uses 8 white dice with faces 1-5 and a worm. After each roll, players set aside all dice of 1 chosen value, total the points, and continue only with the remaining dice; each worm counts as 5 points, and at least 1 worm is needed for a valid claim. The 18 roasted worm portions cover 11, 13 and 21-36, which creates a broad scoring ladder with low values that must be hit exactly. A failed attempt can send the top collected portion back to the grill and turn the highest available portion face down, so risk stays present until a turn is banked. Heckmeck Deluxe also adds 7 round Bratworms and 6 specialists that alter scoring and timing. The golden die can join as a 9th die, the canned worm counts as a dice worm when no worm appears in the result, and the weasel allows 1 re-roll of the dice just thrown. Around the table, these effects create lively swings between cautious stopping, bold extra rolls and well-timed steals from visible stacks. Author: Reiner Knizia. Illustration: Doris Matthaus.
Children’s games
Heckmeck Junior
601105088€8.99
Heckmeck Junior brings the Heckmeck world to younger players with a fast dice game built around counting, matching and a clear push-your-luck rhythm. In each round, 6 custom dice show worms and snack symbols such as buns, cheese, cucumber and ketchup, creating a bright table scene where every roll feeds directly into the next decision. The game uses 12 roast worm tiles laid out in ascending order, with values from 4 to 9 and worm illustrations underneath that show the reward on each tile. Players roll all dice, choose 1 symbol, set all matching dice aside, then continue with the remaining dice while adding up the collected results. A worm must be part of the total to take a tile, and buns count double, so the scoring stays easy to read while still leaving room for timing and risk. If the exact tile is gone, a lower tile can be taken from the grill, and a visible top tile may also be pinched from another player's stack. That structure keeps turns active at family tables, on playdates or during a short game round after school. With 2-5 players and an age recommendation of 5+, Heckmeck Junior supports repeated rounds where number recognition, comparing totals and simple tactical choices stay at the center of the action. Author Reiner Knizia and illustrator Doris Matthaus shape the game's lively character.
Family games
Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck
601125200soon available again
Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck turns 8 wooden dice, numbered tiles and a push-your-luck rhythm into a fast family game for 2-7 players aged 8 and up. Roast worm portions lie on the grill in the middle of the table, and each turn builds from a simple decision: keep the strongest result from a roll, set those dice aside, and decide whether the remaining dice should go back into play. The 16 tiles run from 21 to 36 and show worm values across the range, so scoring is visible at a glance while the target shifts with every successful grab. Because a claimed portion can also be taken from another player's plate, the game keeps changing even when the table looks settled. That mix of open information, repeated rerolls and direct theft gives each turn a brisk tempo without loading the rules with extra systems. The named game author Reiner Knizia shapes the contest around timing, nerve and clean arithmetic rather than long downtime. A round can swing on one last reroll, a held-back symbol or a tile that suddenly changes hands. Around the table, the numbered portions, worm icons and handful of dice keep the action easy to read, whether the game opens a family evening or fills a shorter slot between longer sessions.
Family games
Mini Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck (in metal tins)
601105091soon available again
Mini Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck packs the cheeky spirit of the popular dice game into a compact travel format with a round metal tin, 8 dice and Bratwurm tiles numbered from 21 to 36. Designed by Reiner Knizia, it fits easily on a café table, train tray or holiday apartment shelf, where every roll pushes the race for the most valuable worm portions forward. The 8+ age marking, 2-7 player range and 20-30 minute playing time give the game a flexible table presence without stretching the session. The numbered tiles create a clear score ladder from 21 up to 36, while the worm symbols on the dice and tiles tie the theme directly into the scoring. The mini format keeps the familiar Heckmeck character intact while reducing the footprint for travel, short breaks and spontaneous rematches. On weekend trips, school holidays or a quick round after dinner, the small tin opens into a lively contest of rolls, timing and nerve. It suits shelves with limited space just as well as a packed day bag, and with a playing time of around 20-30 minutes, repeat rounds fit easily into shorter game sessions.
Family games
Zoch Heckmeck Bundle
BDL-601125200soon available again
Product bundle consisting of: Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck / Heckmeck Extrawurm Article number: 601125200 Product: Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck is a turbulent dice game for real gamblers. On the grill in the centre of the table are 16 roast worm portions of different values. After rolling the eight dice the player picks the symbol/number that he has rolled the most and puts aside all the dice that show this symbol before throwing the remaining dice again. Once a player has enough points for one of the roast worm portions, he may take it. But you can also take roast worm from the other players plates... Heckmeck am Bratwurmeck is a refreshingly light dice game for clever hens who know what they like in a roast worm. for 2 to 7 Players, Ages 8 and up